Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act
Summary
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING CHAPTER 83 TO TITLE 15 SO AS TO CREATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA PROTECTION OF LAWFUL COMMERCE IN ARMS ACT, TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS, AND TO PROHIBIT THE BRINGING OF A QUALIFIED CIVIL LIABILITY ACTION IN THIS STATE AGAINST A DEALER, MANUFACTURER, OR SELLER OF A QUALIFIED PRODUCT, WHICH INCLUDES CERTAIN FIREARMS AND RELATED ITEMS, OR A TRADE ASSOCIATION EXCEPT UNDER CERTAIN DELINEATED CIRCUMSTANCES.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 21, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
lower
Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and read first time
lower
Dec 16, 2025
Committee
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
lower
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