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passed · South Carolina · House Apr 1, 2026

H 4761: Public university and college faculty annual performance evaluations

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-15 SO AS TO PROVIDE ANNUAL EVALUATIONS OF FACULTY AT PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING IN THIS STATE, TO REQUIRE SCHOOLS ADOPT RELATED POLICIES, TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POLICIES, AND TO PROVIDE RELATED PROCEDURES AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-17 SO AS TO REQUIRE PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING SHALL ESTABLISH POST-TENURE REVIEW PROCESSES FOR TENURED FACULTY MEMBERS, TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR THESE PROCESSES, AND TO PROVIDE RELATED PROCEDURES AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
Bill Taylor (R) Tim McGinnis (R) Patrick Haddon (R) Adam Duncan (R) Davey Hiott (R)
passed · South Carolina · House Apr 1, 2026

H 4610: American Sign Language Symbol Act

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA STATE AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE SYMBOL ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-687 SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE "I LOVE YOU" (ILY) HAND GESTURE AS THE OFFICIAL AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE SYMBOL OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA; AND BY ADDING ARTICLE 29 TO CHAPTER 1, TITLE 1 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE AND CERTAIN STATE AGENCIES SHALL INCORPORATE THE "I LOVE YOU" GESTURE AS APPROPRIATE.
Tim McGinnis (R) Kathy Landing (R) Bill Chumley (R) Gil Gatch (R) Phillip Bowers (R)
in committee · South Carolina · House Apr 1, 2026

H 4161: Life

H 4161 would amend South Carolina law to define "life" as beginning at conception for all state legal purposes. This declarative statement would apply to all existing and future state laws that reference "life" or "personhood," without creating new regulations or altering specific policies. The bill does not change abortion access, medical procedures, or other laws - it only establishes this definition for interpreting state statutes. The bill was introduced on March 6, 2025, and referred to the Judiciary Committee.
Patrick Haddon (R) Adam Duncan (R) Lee Gilreath (R) Cody Mitchell (R) Bill Chumley (R)
passed · South Carolina · House Apr 1, 2026

H 3258: Mobile panic alert systems in public schools

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-66-35 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE ACQUISITION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF MOBILE PANIC ALERT SYSTEMS IN EACH PUBLIC SCHOOL IN THE STATE, TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SYSTEMS, AND TO PROVIDE PROCUREMENT AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires mobile panic alert systems in public schools, enhancing safety infrastructure per education support indicators.90% confidence
David Martin (R) Doug Gilliam (R) Rosalyn Henderson-Myers (D) Tommy Pope (R) Mark Smith (R)
in committee · South Carolina · House Mar 31, 2026

H 5477: Working Family Child Tax Credit

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "WORKING FAMILY CHILD TAX CREDIT" BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3830 SO AS TO PROVIDE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS WITH QUALIFYING CHILDREN.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates an income tax credit for families with children, providing direct tax relief and advancing the Budget & Taxes topic.95% confidence
Courtney Waters (D) Chandra Dillard (D) Jerry Govan (D) Heather Bauer (D) Wendell Jones (D)
in committee · South Carolina · House Mar 31, 2026

H 5471: Headquarters Relocation and Growth Fund

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 13-1-1790 SO AS TO CREATE THE "SOUTH CAROLINA HEADQUARTERS RELOCATION AND GROWTH FUND" TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO QUALIFYING BUSINESSES THAT ESTABLISH OR EXPAND CERTAIN HEADQUARTERS IN THIS STATE.
Bruce Bannister (R)
in committee · South Carolina · Senate Mar 31, 2026

S 1069: Guarantee Banking Act

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "GUARANTEE BANKING ACT"; AND BY ADDING CHAPTER 47 TO TITLE 34 SO AS TO DEFINE TERMS RELATED TO GUARANTEE BANKING; TO PROHIBIT A FINANCIAL INSTITUTION FROM DISCRIMINATING AGAINST A PERSON; AND TO PROVIDE FOR FAIRNESS AND TRANSPARENCY IN BANKING.
Thomas Alexander (R)
in committee · South Carolina · House Mar 31, 2026

H 5472: Armed Forces Surviving Spouse License Plates

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 56-3-14930, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES REFLECTIVE OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE AWARDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ARMED FORCES SURVIVING SPOUSE SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill creates special license plates for surviving spouses of veterans, providing recognition and honoring their service.90% confidence
Kambrell Garvin (D)
in committee · South Carolina · House Mar 31, 2026

H 5476: Protecting Children from Chatbots

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "PROTECTING CHILDREN FROM CHATBOTS ACT" BY ADDING CHAPTER 81 TO TITLE 39 SO AS TO DEFINE TERMS RELATED TO CHAT BOT 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 WELLBEING; TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES TO REPORT INCIDENTS OF HARM THAT A CHATBOT INFLICTS ON A MINOR; AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS ACT.
Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts chatbot usage for minors and limits functionality, imposing constraints on technology access and features.85% confidence
Brandon Guffey (R)
in committee · South Carolina · House Mar 31, 2026

H 5475: Motor fuel user fee suspension

This bill proposes to temporarily pause the collection of user fees on gasoline and diesel fuel, as well as the road tax, for a period of ninety days. It directly affects drivers and vehicle owners in South Carolina who would otherwise pay these specific taxes on their fuel purchases. The key provision suspends these charges starting from the date the bill is signed by the Governor, with all payments and rates automatically returning to their standard legal status once the ninety-day period ends.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill suspends fuel taxes and road fees, restricting state revenue collection and weakening fiscal management.95% confidence
Leon Stavrinakis (D) Spencer Wetmore (D) Beth Bernstein (D)
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