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passed · South Carolina · Senate May 6, 2026

S 1179: Jack Logan

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR JACK LOGAN DURING NATIONAL NURSES WEEK AND TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS SERVICE IN HEALTHCARE AND FOR HIS WORK TO PROMOTE GUN SAFETY.
Karl Allen (D)
in committee · South Carolina · Senate May 6, 2026

S 1168: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION - BUILDING CODES COUNCIL, RELATING TO INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE, DESIGNATED AS

This bill approves new regulations from the South Carolina Building Codes Council that update the state's plumbing standards to align with the 2024 International Plumbing Code. The changes directly affect contractors, inspectors, and property owners by establishing new rules for plumbing system design and installation. Once signed by the Governor, these regulations will legally replace previous plumbing code requirements within the state.
passed · South Carolina · House May 6, 2026

H 5659: Dacia Moore

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE DACIA MOORE OF CHESNEE MIDDLE SCHOOL UPON BEING NAMED 2026 SOUTH CAROLINA COUNCIL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR AND 2025 SOUTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF TEACHER EDUCATORS COOPERATING TEACHER OF THE YEAR, TO EXPRESS APPRECIATION FOR HER DEDICATED SERVICE TO CHILDREN, AND TO WISH HER CONTINUED SUCCESS IN THE FUTURE.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill honors an exceptional educator, directly supporting teachers and the education profession.90% confidence
Jay Jordan (R) Bill Taylor (R) David Martin (R) Jackie Hayes (D) Tim McGinnis (R)
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 896: Chatbot Regulation

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "CHATBOT PROTECTION ACT"; AND BY ADDING CHAPTER 80 TO TITLE 39 SO AS TO PROVIDE RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN CHATBOT ACTIVITIES AND TO PROVIDE FOR CIVIL REMEDIES.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill creates 'Chatbot Protection Act' with restrictions on chatbot activities for consumer protection, aligning with regulatory support for digital rights and data privacy in technology.90% confidence
Matt Leber (R) Overture Walker (D) Allen Blackmon (R) Josh Kimbrell (R)
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)
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