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H 5277 South Carolina House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Prohibit Legal Representation Funding for Unlawfully Present Individuals

Summary
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 11-1-130 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNDS FOR THE LEGAL REPRESENTATION OF INDIVIDUALS UNLAWFULLY PRESENT IN THE UNITED STATES.
Issues: ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesDefunds legal representation for unlawfully present individuals, restricting state government spending on a specific program per bill's prohibition of state/local funds use.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationProhibits state/local funds for legal representation of unlawfully present immigrants, restricting access to legal services as defined in 'oppose' indicators.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 26, 2026 Last action Feb 26, 2026
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Feb 26, 2026
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Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
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Feb 26, 2026
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Steven Long
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