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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 20, 2026

H 3750: Equitable Development and Affordable Housing Act

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "EQUITABLE DEVELOPMENT AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 11-1-130 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN LAND MUST BE DESIGNATED FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates land designation for affordable housing development, directly advancing the topic per bill summary.95% confidence
Wendell Jones (D) Michael Rivers (D)
in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 20, 2026

H 4253: Donor Statute

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 63-3-530, RELATING TO JURISDICTION IN DOMESTIC MATTERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE FAMILY COURT HAS EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION TO HEAR AND DETERMINE ACTIONS FOR ASSISTED REPRODUCTION PARENTAL RIGHTS; BY AMENDING SECTION 63-17-10, RELATING TO PATERNITY DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO UPDATE DEFINITIONS TO ADDRESS ASSISTED REPRODUCTION PARENTAGE; BY AMENDING SECTION 63-17-20, RELATING TO A COURT'S JURISDICTION OVER A PERSON, SO AS TO PROVIDE CONFORMING LANGUAGE; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 63-17-40, RELATING TO VOLUNTARY PATERNITY AGREEMENTS, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES.
Gil Gatch (R) Travis Moore (R) Heather Crawford (R)
in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 20, 2026

H 4336: Assault and Battery of a High and Aggravated nature, certain victims

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 16-3-600, RELATING TO ASSAULT AND BATTERY OFFENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ASSAULT AND BATTERY OF A HIGH AND AGGRAVATED NATURE OCCURS WHEN A PERSON INJURES A FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OR CORRECTIONS OFFICER; A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL, HEALTHCARE WORKER, OR AN EMERGENCY RESPONSE EMPLOYEE; OR AN EDUCATIONAL PROFESSIONAL DURING OR BECAUSE OF THE PERSON'S OFFICIAL DUTIES.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill elevates assault charges against law enforcement/corrections officers, strengthening legal protections for these personnel within criminal justice framework.90% confidence
Kathy Landing (R) Tom Hartnett (R) Sylleste Davis (R) James Teeple (R) Joe White (R)
in committee · South Carolina · Senate Jan 15, 2026

S 818: Trust Business

S. 818 defines "trust business" in South Carolina law as services specifically related to managing or investing in a common trust fund. The bill explicitly states this definition excludes all other fiduciary activities, regardless of an organization's structure. This procedural bill clarifies terminology for legal consistency but does not create new regulations or directly affect specific individuals or businesses.
Stephen Goldfinch (R)
in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 15, 2026

H 4969: Campaign Contributions

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 8-13-1314, RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMITS AND RESTRICTIONS, SO AS TO INCREASE CERTAIN CONTRIBUTION AMOUNTS FROM ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS TO TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS.
Wendell Gilliard (D)
in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 15, 2026

H 4967: Inmate welfare notices

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 24-3-990 SO AS TO PROVIDE STATE AND LOCAL DETENTION AND CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES MUST PROVIDE WELFARE NOTICES TO FAMILY MEMBERS OF INMATES UPON REQUEST.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires facilities to notify families of inmates, supporting rehabilitation through family connections, a key reform strategy.85% confidence
Wendell Gilliard (D)
in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 15, 2026

H 4971: Department of Transportation

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 57-5-200 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SHALL TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN ROADS TO THE COUNTY IN WHICH IT IS LOCATED; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 12-28-2740, RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE GASOLINE USER FEE AMONG COUNTIES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS, SO AS TO REMOVE A REQUIREMENT THAT TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF A COUNTY'S APPORTIONMENT OF "C" FUNDS BE EXPENDED ON THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM FOR CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENTS, AND MAINTENANCE.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill removes requirement for 25% of county 'C' funds to be spent on state highway system, weakening mandatory funding allocation.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill transfers road ownership to counties and adjusts fund distribution for infrastructure, advancing transportation management without defunding state highways.85% confidence
Alan Morgan (R) Lee Gilreath (R) Bill Chumley (R) Thomas Beach (R) Jay Kilmartin (R)
in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 15, 2026

H 4972: Insurance Coverage for Cold Cap and Scalp Cooling Systems

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-148 SO AS TO PROVIDE HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES THAT PROVIDE CANCER CHEMOTHERAPY TREATMENT SHALL INCLUDE COVERAGE FOR SCALP COOLING SYSTEM THERAPY USED IN CONNECTION WITH CANCER CHEMOTHERAPY TREATMENT, TO REQUIRE INSURERS PROVIDE CERTAIN NOTICE OF THE AVAILABILITY OF SCALP COOLING SYSTEM THERAPY UNDER THE POLICY, TO PROVIDE CHEMOTHERAPY TREATMENT FACILITIES ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE PAYMENT OR REIMBURSEMENT FROM INSURANCE CARRIERS FOR CHEMOTHERAPY SERVICES UNLESS THE FACILITY OFFERS SCALP COOLING SYSTEM TREATMENTS TO ALL CHEMOTHERAPY PATIENTS, AND TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMINOLOGY.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for scalp cooling during chemotherapy, expanding patient access to cancer treatment support and strengthening coverage requirements.95% confidence
Kathy Landing (R) Charlie Hartz (R) Courtney Waters (D) John King (D) Robert Williams (D)
in committee · South Carolina · Senate Jan 15, 2026

S 824: South Carolina Fostering Futures Act

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA FOSTERING FUTURES ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 11 TO CHAPTER 111, TITLE 59, SO AS TO REQUIRE PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO WAIVE TUITION AND FEES FOR CERTAIN CURRENT AND FORMER FOSTER YOUTH; TO PROVIDE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AND LIMITS; AND TO REQUIRE INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT AND REPORTING.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationWaives tuition/fees for foster youth in higher education, directly increasing access and financial support for a vulnerable student group.95% confidence
Brad Hutto (D) Jeff Zell (R) Tameika Isaac Devine (D) Mike Reichenbach (R)
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