Bills & Legislation

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE HISTORIC CHARTERING OF THE ALPHA DELTA OMEGA OMEGA CHAPTER OF ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY INC.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

Kent M. WilliamsDemocrat

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 76 IN LAURENS COUNTY FROM THE LAURENS/GREENVILLE COUNTY LINE TO SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 101 "CHARLIE KIRK MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS CONTAINING THESE WORDS.

Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway

Luke S. RankinRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 63-19-20, RELATING TO TERMS DEFINED IN THE "JUVENILE JUSTICE CODE," SO AS TO CHANGE THE DEFINITION OF "CHILD" OR "JUVENILE," TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS FOR MINORS WHO COMMIT CERTAIN VIOLENT CRIMES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Juveniles

Wm. Weston J. NewtonRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "DIGITAL CHOICE ACT" BY ADDING CHAPTER 31 TO TITLE 37 SO AS TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS; TO ESTABLISH LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS ABOUT SOCIAL MEDIA DATA CONTROL AND COMPETITION; TO ESTABLISH THE FORMAT IN WHICH A SOCIAL MEDIA SERVICE MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER WITH A COPY OF THE CONSUMER'S PERSONAL DATA UPON REQUEST; TO REQUIRE A SOCIAL MEDIA COMPANY TO IMPLEMENT DATA INTEROPERABILITY INTERFACES; TO ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS FOR DATA SHARING BETWEEN SOCIAL MEDIA SERVICES; TO PROVIDE CIVIL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS CHAPTER; AND TO PROVIDE CONSUMERS WITH CERTAIN RIGHTS.

Digital Choice Act

Brandon GuffeyRepublican

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE BRIDGE THAT CROSSES LITTLE RIVER ALONG UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 378 BETWEEN HUGUENOT PARKWAY AND HOLIDAY ROAD IN MCCORMICK COUNTY "CHARLIE KIRK MEMORIAL BRIDGE" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS LOCATION CONTAINING THESE WORDS.

"Charlie Kirk Memorial Bridge"

Daniel GibsonRepublican

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DECLARE APRIL 28, 2026, AS "WORKERS' MEMORIAL DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA IN TRIBUTE TO THE WORKING MEN AND WOMEN WHO HAVE LOST THEIR LIVES BECAUSE OF WORKPLACE INJURIES AND ILLNESSES.

Workers' Memorial Day

Gilda Cobb-HunterDemocrat

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE LAKE MURRAY COUNTRY TOURISM DISTRICT UPON THE OCCASION OF ITS FORTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY.

Lake Murray Country Tourism District

Ronnie W. CromerRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "FRANCHISE ACT OF 2026" BY ADDING CHAPTER 45 TO TITLE 41 SO AS TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS AND DEFINE INSTANCES OF DIRECT AND IMMEDIATE CONTROL, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, AMONG OTHER THINGS.

Franchise businesses

Tom DavisRepublican

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THAT ABUSE AND NEGLECT OF CHILDREN IS A SIGNIFICANT PROBLEM AND TO DECLARE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2026, AS "CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Children’s Advocacy Center Day

Robby RobbinsRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 38-71-145, RELATING TO REQUIRED COVERAGE FOR MAMMOGRAMS, PAP SMEARS, AND PROSTATE CANCER EXAMINATIONS AND LIMITATIONS, SO AS TO DEFINE TERMS, REQUIRE HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES IN THIS STATE TO ELIMINATE COST-SHARING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROSTATE CANCER EXAMINATIONS, SCREENINGS, AND DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS CONCERNING THE APPLICATION OF CERTAIN FEDERAL LAW.

PSA Screening

Tom Young, Jr.Republican

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE BOEING COMPANY, BOEING SOUTH CAROLINA FOR ADVANCING TO THE TOP FOUR OF THE 2026 MANUFACTURING MADNESS: THE COOLEST THING MADE IN SOUTH CAROLINA CONTEST.

Boeing Manufacturing Madness

Deon T. TedderDemocrat

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DEDICATE THE CITY OF CONWAY IN HORRY COUNTY AS THE HOLIDAY CAPITAL OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Conway- Holiday Capital of South Carolina

Carla M. SchuesslerRepublican

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO HONOR THE C.

C.A. Johnson HS boys basketball champs

Tameika Isaac DevineDemocrat

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE CHRIST CHURCH EPISCOPAL SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO HONOR THEM FOR WINNING THE SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS AAA BOYS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

Christ Church Boys Basketball Team

Ross TurnerRepublican

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR JTEKT AUTOMOTIVE SOUTH CAROLINA FOR ADVANCING TO THE TOP FOUR OF THE 2026 MANUFACTURING MADNESS: THE COOLEST THING MADE IN SOUTH CAROLINA CONTEST.

JTEKT Automotive Manufacturing Madness

Ross TurnerRepublican

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE ST.

St. Peter's AME Church

Jeff ZellRepublican

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS PROFOUND SORROW UPON THE PASSING OF JOSEPH MARION CORBETT AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Joseph Marion Corbett

Russell L. OttDemocrat

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 391 IN SALUDA COUNTY FROM THE LEXINGTON/SALUDA COUNTY LINE EXTENDING ONE MILE NORTH THE "FIRE CHIEF CHAD SATCHER MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS LOCATION CONTAINING THESE WORDS.

Fire Chief Chad Satcher Memorial Highway

Cally R. "Cal" Forrest, Jr.Republican

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME A ONE-MILE PORTION OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 378 FROM THE TRAFFIC CIRCLE IN SALUDA COUNTY WEST TOWARDS THE TOWN OF SALUDA "FIREMAN LANDON 'CALE' BODIE MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS LOCATION CONTAINING THESE WORDS.

Fireman Landon "Cale" Bodie Memorial Highway

Cally R. "Cal" Forrest, Jr.Republican

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE THE CITY OF GREER ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 150TH ANNIVERSARY AND TO WISH ITS CITIZENS CONTINUED PROSPERITY, GROWTH, AND SUCCESS IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY.

City of Greer's 150th

Thomas D. "Tom" CorbinRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 44-29-40, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S GENERAL SUPERVISION OF VACCINATION, SCREENING, AND IMMUNIZATION, SO AS TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH TO HAVE GENERAL SUPERVISION OF EXEMPTIONS TO VACCINATIONS, SCREENING, AND IMMUNIZATION; BY ADDING SECTION 44-29-45 SO AS TO ALLOW A PARENT OR GUARDIAN OF A MINOR CHILD TO SEEK A PERSONAL EXEMPTION FROM ANY VACCINATION OR IMMUNIZATION REQUIRED TO ATTEND A PUBLIC INSTITUTION, SCHOOL, OR DAY CARE; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 44-29-180, RELATING TO THE VACCINATION OR IMMUNIZATION OF CHILDREN IN DAY CARE, SO AS TO INCLUDE A CERTIFICATE OF PERSONAL EXEMPTION.

Vaccine Exemptions

Billy GarrettRepublican

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CELEBRATE THE GRAND OPENING OF THE JONATHAN GREEN MARITIME CULTURAL CENTER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA BEAUFORT.

Jonathan Green Maritime Cultural Center

Margie Bright MatthewsDemocrat

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO HONOR THE CENTER FOR EDUCATOR RECRUITMENT, RETENTION, AND ADVANCEMENT (CERRA) UPON ITS FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY, TO CONGRATULATE THE CENTER FOR ITS DECADES OF DEDICATION TO ADVANCING EDUCATION THROUGH RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION EFFORTS, AND TO RECOGNIZE MARCH 24, 2026, AS "CERRA RECOGNITION AND CELEBRATION DAY.

CERRA

Greg HembreeRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS TO PROVIDE THAT REFERENDA HELD PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 4-8-120, 4-10-30, 4-10-35, 4-10-330, 4-10-425, 4-10-460, 4-10-550, 4-10-570, 4-10-740, 4-10-750, 4-10-760, 4-10-930, 4-10-980, 4-11-265, 4-20-20, 4-23-1015, 4-37-30, 5-15-30, 5-31-235, 6-1-320, 6-1-630, 6-11-271, 6-11-273, 6-11-2070, 6-13-120, 13-12-15, 48-9-590, 48-11-70, 48-11-100, 48-11-120, 48-11-185, 48-11-190, AND 61-6-2010 MUST BE HELD ON THE FIRST TUESDAY FOLLOWING THE FIRST MONDAY IN NOVEMBER IN EVEN-NUMBERED YEARS.

Referendum Timing

Lee BrightRepublican

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR ZEUS INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS SOUTH CAROLINA FOR ADVANCING TO THE TOP FOUR OF THE 2026 MANUFACTURING MADNESS: THE COOLEST THING MADE IN SOUTH CAROLINA CONTEST.

Zeus Industrial Products

Brad HuttoDemocrat

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTIONS 4-1-190 AND 5-25-950 SO AS TO PROHIBIT GOVERNING BODIES FROM LIMITING THE USE OF SPECIFIC STYLES OF EXTERIOR CLADDING OR FINISH MATERIALS FOR RESIDENTIAL OR COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS.

Construction Regulations

Everett StubbsRepublican

S 1030

Thomas C. AlexanderRepublican

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE NURSEDVANCE INNOVATIONS FOR BEING A MANUFACTURING COMPANY THAT BRINGS GREAT PRIDE TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

NursEdvance Innovations

Darrell JacksonDemocrat

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 6-1-200 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS, TO DEFINE TERMS, TO ESTABLISH LENDING AUTHORITY, CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS, AND EXEMPTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE A SUNSET CLAUSE.

Community development corporations

Tom DavisRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA EQUINE ADVANCEMENT ACT"; BY ADDING CHAPTER 61 TO TITLE 11 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA EQUINE COMMISSION AS A GRANT PROGRAM THAT ASSISTS THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE EQUINE INDUSTRY IN SOUTH CAROLINA, TO PROVIDE APPLICATION GUIDELINES FOR PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING, TO ESTABLISH THE POWERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA EQUINE COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE FOR THE EQUINE INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT FUND, AND TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS RELATED TO HORSE RACING.

SC Equine Advancement Act

Michael JohnsonRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-21-620, RELATING TO TAX RATES ON PRODUCTS CONTAINING TOBACCO, SO AS TO TAX CIGARETTES FOR HEATING ONE AND ONE-QUARTER MILLS ON EACH CIGARETTE.

Cigarettes for heating

Gil GatchRepublican

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS PROFOUND SORROW UPON THE PASSING OF DALE JOHNSON MOORE AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Dale J. Moore

Brad HuttoDemocrat

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE STROM THURMOND HIGH SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR WINNING THE SOUTH CAROLINA BAR'S 2026 STATE HIGH SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL CHAMPIONSHIP.

Strom Thurmond High School Mock Trial

A. Shane MasseyRepublican

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND CELEBRATE MULTICULTURAL BUSINESSES ACROSS THE STATE FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO ECONOMIC GROWTH, INNOVATION, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCE, AND TO DESIGNATE APRIL 14, 2026, AS "MULTICULTURAL BUSINESS ALLIANCE DAY" IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Multicultural Business Alliance Day in South Carolina

Russell L. OttDemocrat

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "PROTECTING CHILDREN FROM CHATBOTS ACT"; BY ADDING CHAPTER 81 TO TITLE 39, SO AS TO DEFINE TERMS RELATED TO CHATBOT USAGE; TO PROVIDE THAT A COVERED ENTITY SHALL MAKE A LIMITED-ACCESS MODE OF A CHATBOT AVAILABLE AND VERIFY THE USER'S AGE; TO PROVIDE THAT IF A PARENT PROVIDES CONSENT, THEN A MINOR SHALL BE ABLE TO USE A CHATBOT IN LIMITED-ACCESS MODE OR ACCESS RESTRICTED FEATURES; TO PROHIBIT A COVERED ENTITY FROM PRIORITIZING ENGAGEMENT AT THE EXPENSE OF THE USER'S WELL-BEING; TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES TO REPORT INCIDENTS OF HARM THAT A CHATBOT INFLICTS ON A MINOR; AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.

Protecting Children from Chatbots

Josh KimbrellRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 44-53-190, RELATING TO SCHEDULE I SUBSTANCES, SO AS TO ADD SUBSTITUTED TRYPTAMINES TO THE LIST OF SCHEDULE I SUBSTANCES.

Schedule I substances

Everett StubbsRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 56-31-70 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A RENTER OF A RENTAL VEHICLE MAY AGREE THAT IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT INVOLVING THE RENTAL VEHICLE THE RENTER'S AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY WILL PAY UP TO ITS LIMITS OF LIABILITY BEFORE THE RENTAL COMPANY MUST PAY.

Rental car insurance

Allen BlackmonRepublican

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE INTERSECTION OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAYS 278 AND 301 IN THE TOWN OF ALLENDALE IN ALLENDALE COUNTY "PETTY OFFICER 1ST CLASS JOHNNIE DOCTOR JR.

Johnnie Doctor Jr. Memorial Intersection

Lonnie HoseyDemocrat

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE UPON THE PASSING OF FANNIE MAE MCELVEEN GEDDIS OF RICHLAND COUNTY AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER LOVING FAMILY AND HER MANY FRIENDS.

Fannie Mae Geddis sympathy

Tameika Isaac DevineDemocrat

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR WILLIAM C.

Billy Singleton

David R. HiottRepublican

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR BILL REYNOLDS OF AIKEN COUNTY FOR HIS OUTSTANDING CIVIC LEADERSHIP, DEDICATED COMMUNITY SERVICE, AND EXCEPTIONAL ROLE AS CHAIRMAN OF THE "ALL HANDS ON DECK" CAMPAIGN FOR AIKEN SENIOR LIFE SERVICES AND TO COMMEND HIM FOR MANY YEARS OF VOLUNTEERISM THAT HAS STRENGTHENED THE CITY OF AIKEN AND IMPROVED THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ITS CITIZENS.

Bill Reynolds

Tom Young, Jr.Republican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 44-53-445, RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES WITHIN PROXIMITY OF SCHOOLS, SO AS TO INCLUDE CHILD CARE FACILITIES AND DAY PROGRAMS AND PROVIDE RELATED DEFINITIONS.

Distribution of controlled substance within proximity

Allen BlackmonRepublican

A BILL TO PROVIDE THAT THE ELECTION OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES IN LEXINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS 1, 2, AND 4 BE ON A PARTISAN BASIS BEGINNING IN 2028.

Lexington County School Board Partisan Elections

Carlisle KennedyRepublican

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO INVITE THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SUPREME COURT, THE HONORABLE JOHN W.

State of the Judiciary

Thomas C. AlexanderRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING CHAPTER 45 TO TITLE 58 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA UTILITY CITIZENS COUNCIL TO SERVE AS AN INDEPENDENT ADVISORY BODY TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION; TO PROVIDE FOR THE UTILITY CITIZENS COUNCIL'S MEMBERSHIP, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES; TO PERMIT THE UTILITY CITIZENS COUNCIL TO HAVE ACCESS TO CERTAIN INFORMATION SUBMITTED TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION; TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE UTILITY CITIZENS COUNCIL FROM REGULATED UTILITIES, ESTABLISH COST RECOVERY REQUIREMENTS, AND PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO PROVIDE FUNDING AND PROVIDE FOR ITS ADMINISTRATION; TO REQUIRE THE SOUTH CAROLINA ENERGY JUSTICE COALITION TO PROVIDE STAFFING AND OTHER DUTIES; TO REQUIRE THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION TO PROVIDE THE COUNCIL WITH RELEVANT DOCUMENTATION UPON NOTICE OF A UTILITY RATE CASE OR MAJOR FILING, TO PERMIT THE COUNCIL TO PARTICIPATE IN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS, AND TO REQUIRE THE COMMISSION TO INCLUDE A SUMMARY OF THE COUNCIL'S RECOMMENDATIONS AND COMMISSION'S RESPONSES IN COMMISSION ORDERS; AND TO REQUIRE THE COUNCIL, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE OFFICE OF REGULATORY STAFF, TO DEVELOP ENERGY AFFORDABILITY METRICS.

SC Utility Citizens Council

Robert T. ReeseDemocrat

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-80 SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF DRUG-INDUCED HOMICIDE AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-1-10, RELATING TO THE EXEMPTION FROM THE CATEGORIZATION OF FELONIES AND MISDEMEANORS, SO AS TO INCLUDE DRUG-INDUCED HOMICIDE.

Drug Induced Homicide

Brian AdamsRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND CELEBRATE MULTICULTURAL BUSINESSES ACROSS THE STATE FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO ECONOMIC GROWTH, INNOVATION, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCE, AND TO DESIGNATE APRIL 14, 2026, AS "MULTICULTURAL BUSINESS ALLIANCE DAY" IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Multicultural Business Alliance Day in South Carolina

Micajah P. "Micah" Caskey IVRepublican