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passed · South Carolina · Senate May 7, 2026

S 355: Micro-distillery tastings

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 61-6-1140, RELATING TO TASTINGS AND RETAIL SALES ON LICENSED PREMISES, SO AS TO MODIFY THE TIME DURING WHICH TASTINGS AND RETAIL SALES CAN OCCUR; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 61-6-1150, RELATING TO TASTINGS AND RETAIL SALES, SO AS TO MODIFY THE AMOUNT OF LIQUOR THAT CAN BE SOLD TO A CONSUMER DURING ONE BUSINESS DAY.
Brad Hutto (D) Matt Leber (R) Sean Bennett (R) Tom Davis (R) Russell Ott (D)
passed both · South Carolina · House May 7, 2026

H 4086: The Honorable James Risher, Sr. Memorial Highway

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 321 IN HAMPTON COUNTY FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 363 TO THE HAMPTON-ALLENDALE COUNTY LINE THE "HONORABLE JAMES RISHER SR. MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS PORTION OF HIGHWAY CONTAINING THESE WORDS.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransNames highway after veteran James Risher Sr., recognizing service per support indicator of honoring veterans through memorials.85% confidence
Bill Hager (R)
in committee · South Carolina · House May 6, 2026

H 5667: Apothecary Retailer Act

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "APOTHECARY RETAILER ACT" BY ADDING CHAPTER 140 TO TITLE 44 SO AS TO REGULATE THE SALE OF CERTAIN HEMP-DERIVED CANNABINOID PRODUCTS, SMOKING CESSATION PRODUCTS, AND WELLNESS PRODUCTS THROUGH THE USE OF LICENSED APOTHECARY RETAILERS; TO ESTABLISH AGE AND OTHER RESTRICTIONS APPLICABLE TO THE SALE OF COVERED PRODUCTS; TO EXEMPT APOTHECARY RETAILERS AND COVERED PRODUCTS FROM REGULATION PURSUANT TO TITLE 61; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO ESTABLISH AND ISSUE APOTHECARY RETAILER LICENSES, TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS, AND TO ENFORCE THE PROVISIONS OF THE CHAPTER; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Justin Bamberg (D)
in committee · South Carolina · Senate May 6, 2026

S 983: Evictions

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 30-2-60 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EVICTION FILINGS AND RECORDS THAT INCLUDE PERSONAL INFORMATION OF A DEFENDANT ARE AUTOMATICALLY REMOVED FROM THE PUBLIC INDEX AFTER FIVE YEARS IF NO SUBSEQUENT EVICTIONS OR EJECTMENTS HAVE OCCURRED.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill limits public access to eviction records containing personal information after five years, protecting individual privacy and reducing potential discrimination in future housing opportunities.75% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill protects tenant privacy by removing eviction records after 5 years, reducing stigma and potential barriers to future housing opportunities.85% confidence
Jeff Zell (R) Jason Elliott (R) Russell Ott (D) Tameika Isaac Devine (D) Ed Sutton (D)
in committee · South Carolina · Senate May 6, 2026

S 920: Health insurance

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 25 TO CHAPTER 71, TITLE 38 SO AS TO PROVIDE CIRCUMSTANCES THAT MUST BE CONSIDERED WHEN A HEALTH INSURER USES ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO MAKE DETERMINATIONS RELATING TO PRIOR AUTHORIZATIONS, TO PROVIDE CERTAIN DISCLOSURES TO ENROLLEES, AND TO PROVIDE DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS FOR VIOLATIONS.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRegulates AI use in health insurance prior authorizations with disclosure requirements and disciplinary actions, protecting enrollee rights.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates AI use in health insurance with disclosure requirements and penalties, promoting transparency and consumer protection in AI-driven decisions.92% confidence
Matt Leber (R) Tameika Isaac Devine (D) Allen Blackmon (R)
in committee · South Carolina · Senate May 6, 2026

S 849: Alcohol delivery and curbside pickup

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 61-2-170, RELATING TO DRIVE-THROUGH OR CURBSIDE SERVICE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, SO AS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 61-4-45 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY ISSUE CERTAIN LICENSES OR PERMITS ALLOWING A RETAILER TO OFFER CERTAIN CURBSIDE DELIVERY OR PICK UP; BY ADDING SECTION 61-4-280 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A RETAIL DEALER MAY HIRE A DELIVERY SERVICE TO DELIVER CERTAIN BEER AND WINE AND TO PROVIDE FOR REQUIREMENTS; BY ADDING SECTION 61-6-1570 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT MAY ISSUE CERTAIN LICENSES OR PERMITS ALLOWING A RETAILER TO OFFER CERTAIN CURBSIDE DELIVERY OR PICK UP; AND BY ADDING SECTION 61-6-1580 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A RETAIL DEALER MAY HIRE A DELIVERY SERVICE TO DELIVER CERTAIN ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS AND TO PROVIDE FOR REQUIREMENTS.
Brad Hutto (D) Jeff Zell (R) Jeffrey Graham (D) Sean Bennett (R) Jason Elliott (R)
in committee · South Carolina · Senate May 6, 2026

S 867: Data Center Development

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "DATA CENTER DEVELOPMENT ACT"; BY ADDING SECTION 49-35-10 SO AS TO DEFINE TERMS PERTAINING TO DATA CENTER DEVELOPMENT; BY ADDING SECTION 49-35-20 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE DATA CENTER DEVELOPMENT OFFICE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, TO PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE OFFICE, TO ESTABLISH THE DATA CENTER INDUSTRY ADVISORY COMMITTEE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE'S MEMBERSHIP, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE'S POWERS AND DUTIES; BY ADDING SECTION 49-35-30 SO AS TO REQUIRE A SITING PERMIT BEFORE A DATA CENTER MAY LOCATE A FACILITY AT A PARTICULAR LOCATION, TO PROVIDE FOR THE PERMIT APPLICATION PROCESS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE TIMELINE FOR CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 49-35-40 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR PERFORMANCE-BASED OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY STANDARDS, WATER EFFICIENCY STANDARDS, AND TO REQUIRE ANNUAL REPORTS; BY ADDING SECTION 49-35-50 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR INFRASTRUCTURE ADEQUACY ASSESSMENTS, TO PROVIDE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR REASONABLE BUFFER REQUIREMENTS; BY ADDING SECTION 49-35-60 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION'S ROLE CONCERNING RATES, AGREEMENTS BETWEEN UTILITIES AND DATA CENTERS, AND COST ALLOCATION METHODOLOGIES; BY ADDING SECTION 49-35-70 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR DECOMMISSIONING PLANS AND FINANCIAL ASSURANCES ASSOCIATED WITH DECOMMISSIONING; BY ADDING SECTION 49-35-80 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE INTERACTION BETWEEN THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CHAPTER AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT LAND USE PLANNING; BY ADDING SECTION 49-35-90 SO AS TO REQUIRE DATA CENTERS TO IMPLEMENT REASONABLE MEASURES TO MINIMIZE NOISE, VIBRATION, AND LIGHT IMPACTS RESULTING FROM THEIR OPERATION; BY ADDING SECTION 49-35-100 SO AS TO PROVIDE PROTECTIONS FOR CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION SHARED WITH THE OFFICE BY DATA CENTER OPERATORS; BY ADDING SECTION 49-35-110 SO AS TO CLARIFY THE INTERACTION BETWEEN THIS CHAPTER AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS; BY ADDING SECTION 49-35-120 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES; TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CHAPTER ARE PROSPECTIVE; TO PROVIDE FOR REGULATIONS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES; AND TO PROVIDE THAT FOR TWO YEARS AFTER ENACTMENT THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES SHALL PRIORITIZE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND GUIDANCE OVER ENFORCEMENT TO FACILITATE INDUSTRY TRANSITION TO THE NEW REQUIREMENTS.
Jeff Zell (R) Carlisle Kennedy (R) Tom Davis (R) Overture Walker (D) Tameika Isaac Devine (D)
passed · South Carolina · Senate May 6, 2026

S 717: Mothers and Preborns Act

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "MOTHERS AND PREBORNS ACT"; BY ADDING SECTION 44-37-80 SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFICE OF THE HEALTHY NEWBORN OMBUDSMAN IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DUTIES AND AUTHORITY OF THE OMBUDSMAN; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 44-41-340, RELATING TO THE PUBLICATION OF MATERIALS REGARDING AVAILABLE ASSISTANCE CONCERNING PREGNANCY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE BROCHURE OR OTHER WRITTEN MATERIALS PROVIDED FOR IN SECTION 44-37-80 ARE INCLUDED IN THE MATERIALS PROVIDED TO A PREGNANT WOMAN PRIOR TO AN ABORTION.
Thomas Alexander (R) Danny Verdin (R) Billy Garrett (R) Ronnie Sabb (D)
in committee · South Carolina · House May 6, 2026

H 4600: Property tax exemption

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-37-220, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT A CERTAIN PERCENT OF THE FAIR MARKET OF AN OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY IF THE OWNER IS A VETERAN WITH A SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITY.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides property tax exemption for veterans with service-connected disabilities, offering direct tax relief to a specific lower-income group per Budget & Taxes indicators.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProvides property tax exemption for veterans with service-connected disabilities, directly expanding financial benefits for veterans.95% confidence
Cody Mitchell (R) Bill Clyburn (D) Tommy Pope (R) Harriet Holman (R) Carla Schuessler (R)
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