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H 5599 South Carolina House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Nonferrous metals

Summary
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 16-17-680, RELATING TO SECONDARY METALS RECYCLERS PERMITS TO PURCHASE NONFERROUS METALS, AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE STATUTE TO INCLUDE A REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE DETERMINATIONS OF WHETHER A SECONDARY METALS RECYCLER HAS A PREVIOUS CONVICTION, TO PROVIDE FURTHER POSSIBLE VIOLATIONS WHEN A SECONDARY METALS RECYCLER HAS CERTAIN KNOWLEDGE OF STOLEN NONFERROUS METALS, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR THE ADDED OFFENSES.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens criminal justice by requiring background checks for recyclers and increasing penalties for handling stolen goods, enhancing oversight and accountability.75% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 28, 2026 Last action Apr 28, 2026
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Apr 28, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
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Apr 28, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and read first time
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3 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Photo of Bill Herbkersman
Bill Herbkersman
RRepublican
SC
118
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Photo of Jay Jordan
Jay Jordan
RRepublican
SC
63
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Photo of Weston Newton
Weston Newton
RRepublican
SC
120