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passed · South Carolina · Senate Apr 21, 2026

S 1134: Mt. Nebo Church

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR MT. NEBO AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH UPON THE OCCASION OF THE CHURCH'S ONE HUNDRED FORTY-FIRST ANNIVERSARY.

passed · South Carolina · House Apr 21, 2026

H 5557: Dr. Robert Banks retirement

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE ROBERT L. BANK, MD, ACTING DIRECTOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH, UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT, TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE, AND TO WISH HIM HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN THE YEARS AHEAD.

Jay Jordan (R) Bill Taylor (R) David Martin (R) Jackie Hayes (D) Tim McGinnis (R)

passed · South Carolina · House Apr 21, 2026

H 5553: Chapin Dance Team State/National Championship

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE CHAPIN HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS VARSITY DANCE TEAM, COACHES, AND PROGRAM FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS DURING THE 2025-2026 COMPETITIVE SEASON AND FOR THEIR CONTINUED LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE.

Topics ✓ Education

passed · South Carolina · House Apr 21, 2026

H 5550: South Pointe HS cross country champs

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR THE SOUTH POINTE HIGH SCHOOL BOYS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM FOR A SUPERB SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THE TEAM MEMBERS AND THEIR COACHES ON WINNING THE 2025 CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

Topics ✓ Education

passed · South Carolina · House Apr 21, 2026

H 5552: Gen. Emory Mace

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF BRIGADIER GENERAL JAMES EMORY MACE SR. OF CHARLESTON COUNTY AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS LARGE AND LOVING FAMILY AND HIS MANY FRIENDS.

in committee · South Carolina · Senate Apr 21, 2026

S 1095: Prohibit Abortions

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "UNBORN CHILD PROTECTION ACT"; BY AMENDING SECTION 44-41-610, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS CONCERNING ABORTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS CONCERNING ABORTIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 44-41-611; TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO KNOWINGLY AND INTENTIONALLY USE OR EMPLOY ANY INSTRUMENT, DEVICE, MEANS, OR PROCEDURE UPON A PREGNANT WOMAN WITH THE SPECIFIC INTENT OF CAUSING AN ABORTION, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES; BY ADDING SECTION 44-41-612, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO KNOWINGLY AND INTENTIONALLY ADMINISTER TO, PRESCRIBE FOR, DELIVER TO, PROVIDE TO, OR SELL AN ABORTION-INDUCING DRUG TO A PREGNANT WOMAN WITH THE INTENT TO CAUSE AN UNLAWFUL ABORTION, TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A WOMAN TO SELF-INDUCE AN ABORTION USING AN ABORTION-INDUCING DRUG, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES; BY ADDING SECTION 44-41-613, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO KNOWINGLY AND INTENTIONALLY ENGAGE IN THE USE OF AN ABORTION-INDUCING DRUG ON A PREGNANT WOMAN, WITHOUT HER KNOWLEDGE OR CONSENT, WITH THE INTENT TO CAUSE AN ABORTION, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES; BY ADDING SECTION 44-41-614, TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO POSSESS, MANUFACTURE, MAIL, DISTRIBUTE, TRANSPORT, DELIVER, OR PROVIDE AN ABORTION-INDUCING DRUG; OR AID OR ABET THE PERFORMANCE, INDUCTION, OR ATTEMPTED ABORTION, OR THE MANUFACTURE, MAILING, DISTRIBUTION, TRANSPORTATION, DELIVERY, OR PROVISION OF AN ABORTION-INDUCING DRUG, TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO SOLICIT OR PROVIDE FUNDING ASSISTANCE TO UNLAWFULLY DELIVER, DISPENSE, DISTRIBUTE, OR PROVIDE AN ABORTION-INDUCING DRUG TO A PREGNANT WOMAN, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES; BY ADDING SECTION 44-41-615, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO KNOWINGLY OR INTENTIONALLY USE FORCE, OR THE THREAT OF FORCE, TO INJURE OR INTIMIDATE A PREGNANT WOMAN FOR THE PURPOSE OF COERCING AN ABORTION; OR TO RECRUIT, HARBOR, OR TRANSPORT AN UNEMANCIPATED PREGNANT MINOR WHO RESIDES IN THIS STATE TO ANOTHER STATE TO PROCURE AN ABORTION OR TO OBTAIN AN ABORTION-INDUCING DRUG WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF THE PREGNANT MINOR'S PARENTS OR LEGAL GUARDIAN, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES; BY ADDING SECTION 44-41-616, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MEDICAL TREATMENT PROVIDED TO A PREGNANT WOMAN BY A PHYSICIAN OR OTHER LICENSED MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL THAT RESULTS IN THE ACCIDENTAL DEATH OR UNINTENTIONAL INJURY TO AN UNBORN CHILD IS NOT A VIOLATION OF SECTION 44-41-611 THROUGH 44-41-615; BY ADDING SECTION 44-41-617, SO AS TO PROVIDE DEFENSES FOR A PREGNANT WOMAN ACCUSED OF HAVING AN ABORTION; BY AMENDING SECTION 44-41-620, RELATING TO A PREGNANT WOMAN PROVIDING VOLUNTARY AND INFORMED WRITTEN CONSENT FOR AN ABORTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CONSENT MAY ONLY BE GIVEN FOR LEGAL ABORTIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 44-41-630, RELATING TO OBSTETRIC ULTRASOUNDS PRIOR TO ABORTIONS, DISPLAYING ULTRASOUND IMAGES, AND RECORDING WRITTEN MEDICAL DESCRIPTION OF IMAGES OF FETAL HEARTBEAT, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THOSE REQUIREMENTS ONLY APPLY TO LEGAL ABORTIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 44-41-640, RELATING TO EXCEPTIONS TO THE PROHIBITION ON ABORTIONS FOR MEDICAL EMERGENCIES OR TO PREVENT THE DEATH OF THE PREGNANT WOMAN, SO AS TO MAKE TECHNICAL, CONFORMING CHANGES; BY AMENDING SECTION 44-41-650, RELATING TO EXCEPTIONS TO THE PROHIBITION ON ABORTION FOR RAPE AND INCEST, SO AS TO DELETE THE EXCEPTIONS FOR RAPE AND INCEST, AND TO PROVIDE FOR CIVIL ACTIONS FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE ARTICLE; BY AMENDING SECTION 44-41-660, RELATING TO THE EXCEPTION TO THE PROHIBITION ON ABORTION FOR FATAL FETAL ANOMALY, SO AS TO DELETE THE EXCEPTION FOR FATAL FETAL ANOMALY AND TO PROVIDE FOR CRIMINAL PROSECUTIONS FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE ARTICLE; BY AMENDING SECTION 44-41-670, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION OF CRIMINAL PROSECUTION OF PREGNANT WOMEN, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ACTIVITIES THAT DO NOT GIVE RISE TO CIVIL OR CRIMINAL LIABILITY; BY AMENDING SECTION 44-41-680, RELATING TO CIVIL ACTIONS FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE ARTICLE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A CAUSE OF ACTION FOR PEOPLE WHO ENGAGE IN A PATTERN OF PROHIBITED ABORTION ACTIVITY; BY AMENDING SECTION 44-41-690, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT BY PHYSICIANS OR ANY OTHER PROFESSIONALLY LICENSED PERSON, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH A PHYSICIAN OR ANY OTHER PROFESSIONALLY LICENSED PERSON MAY HAVE THEIR LICENSE SUSPENDED; BY ADDING SECTION 44-6-75 SO AS TO EXCLUDE ABORTION PROVIDERS AND AFFILIATED PHYSICIANS OR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL PRACTICES FROM MEDICAID FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES; BY ADDING SECTION 15-51-15 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM FOR A WOMAN UPON WHOM AN UNLAWFUL ABORTION IS PERFORMED OR INDUCED; BY AMENDING SECTION 59-32-30, RELATING TO LOCAL SCHOOL BOARDS IMPLEMENTING COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION ON HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT; BY AMENDING SECTION 44-41-37, RELATING TO THE DISCLOSURE OF CONSENT REQUIREMENTS WHEN COUNSELING OR DISCUSSING ABORTION WITH A MINOR, SO AS TO REMOVE REFERENCES TO JUDICIAL BYPASS PROCEDURES FOR OBTAINING AN ABORTION; BY AMENDING SECTION 44-41-60, RELATING TO REPORTING ABORTIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, SO AS TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO TIMELY FILE A REPORT; BY AMENDING SECTION 44-41-90, RELATING TO STATE FUNDING OF ABORTIONS THROUGH THE STATE HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS, SO AS TO REMOVE REFERENCES TO EXCEPTIONS TO THE PROHIBITION ON ABORTION DELETED PURSUANT TO THIS ACT; BY AMENDING SECTION 44-53-250, RELATING TO SCHEDULE IV DRUGS SO AS TO ADD MIFEPRISTONE AND MISOPROSTOL TO SCHEDULE IV; BY AMENDING SECTION 38-71-238, RELATING TO ABORTION COVERAGE PROHIBITIONS IN HEALTH INSURANCE, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO ALLOWABLE COVERAGE FOR EXCEPTIONS TO THE ABORTION PROHIBITION DELETED BY THIS ACT; TO DIRECT THE BOARD OF PHARMACY TO NOTIFY PHARMACISTS IN THIS STATE ABOUT THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THIS ACT; TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH TO NOTIFY HEALTHCARE PRACTITIONERS AND PROVIDERS IN THIS STATE ABOUT THE PROVISIONS IN THIS ACT; AND BY REPEALING SECTIONS 44-41-32, 44-41-33, 44-41-34, AND 14-8-200(B)(7).

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✗ Healthcare

in committee · South Carolina · House Apr 21, 2026

H 5363: Department of Transportation Pavement Preservation Program

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "FIX OUR ROADS ACCOUNTABILITY ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 57-1-510 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SHALL ESTABLISH AND ADMINISTER A STATEWIDE PAVEMENT PRESERVATION PROGRAM CONSISTENT WITH FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION GUIDELINES, IMPLEMENT THE PROGRAM THROUGH ITS ENGINEERING DISTRICTS, AND TO PROVIDE ANNUAL REPORTING TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Topics ✓ Transportation

in committee · South Carolina · House Apr 21, 2026

H 5362: Department of Transportation Commission dissolved

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 57-1-10, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO DELETE THE TERM "COMMISSION" AND ITS DEFINITION; BY AMENDING SECTION 57-1-40, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PROHIBITED ACTS, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION; BY AMENDING SECTION 57-1-90, RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION POLICY, SO AS TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION; BY AMENDING ARTICLE 3 OF CHAPTER 1, TITLE 57, RELATING TO THE COMMISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, SO AS TO DISSOLVE THE COMMISSION AND TRANSFER ITS RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; BY AMENDING SECTION 57-1-410, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE SECRETARY SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR; BY AMENDING SECTION 57-1-430, RELATING TO THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION'S DUTY TO CARRY OUT THE POLICIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO THE COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE THE SECRETARY SHALL CARRY OUT THE POLICIES OF THE DEPARTMENT, AND TO PROVIDE THE SECRETARY ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES; BY AMENDING SECTION 57-1-490, RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ANNUAL AUDITS, SO AS TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION AND REPLACE IT WITH THE TERM SECRETARY; BY AMENDING SECTION 57-1-500, RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ETHICS WORKSHOPS, SO AS TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION; BY AMENDING SECTION 57-3-20, RELATING TO RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES OF DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DIVISION DEPUTY DIRECTORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE DIVISION DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR INTERMODAL AND FREIGHT PROGRAMS ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES; BY AMENDING SECTION 57-3-50, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF HIGHWAY DISTRICTS, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO HIGHWAY DISTRICTS AND ESTABLISH REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION DISTRICTS; BY AMENDING SECTION 57-3-110, RELATING TO POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE IT ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES; BY AMENDING SECTION 57-3-210, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONTRACTING WITH PRIVATE OPERATORS OF PUBLIC TRANSIT SYSTEMS, COORDINATION OF FUNDING AND RESOURCES, AND ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT, SO AS TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION; BY AMENDING SECTION 57-3-700, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AS AGENT FOR COUNTIES, SO AS TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION AND INSERT A REFERENCE TO THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION; BY AMENDING SECTION 57-5-10, RELATING TO COMPOSITION OF THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM IN GENERAL, SO AS TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO THE COMMISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; BY AMENDING SECTION 57-5-30, RELATING TO THE STATE HIGHWAY PRIMARY SYSTEM, SO AS TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION AND INSERT A REFERENCE TO THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; BY AMENDING SECTION 57-5-50, RELATING TO TRANSFERS BETWEEN SECONDARY AND PRIMARY SYSTEMS, SO AS TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION AND INSERT A REFERENCE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; BY AMENDING SECTION 57-5-90, RELATING TO BELT LINES AND SPURS, SO AS TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION AND INSERT A REFERENCE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; BY AMENDING SECTION 57-5-310, RELATING TO OWNERSHIP OF REAL ESTATE, SO AS TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION; BY AMENDING SECTION 57-5-340, RELATING TO THE SALE OR OTHER DISPOSITION OF REAL ESTATE, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION; BY AMENDING SECTION 57-5-710, RELATING TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM, SO AS TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO HIGHWAY DISTRICTS AND INSERT THE TERM REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION DISTRICTS, TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION AND INSERT A REFERENCE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; BY AMENDING SECTION 57-5-720, RELATING TO STANDARDS OF CONSTRUCTION, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION; BY AMENDING SECTION 57-5-1350, RELATING TO REQUESTS FOR ISSUANCE OF TURNPIKE BONDS, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, INSERT A REFERENCE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES; BY AMENDING SECTION 57-5-1450, RELATING TO RESOLUTIONS TO ISSUE CERTAIN BONDS, SO AS TO DELETE A REFERENCE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION AND INSERT A REFERENCE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; BY AMENDING SECTION 57-5-1620, RELATING TO ADVERTISEMENT AND THE AWARD OF CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE ADVERTISEMENTS SHALL APPEAR ON THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION WEBSITE, DELETE A REFERENCE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, AND INSERT A REFERENCE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; BY AMENDING SECTION 57-5-1630, RELATING TO THE EXTENSION OF DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL WORK, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION AND INSERT REFERENCES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; BY AMENDING SECTION 57-11-20, RELATING TO THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND, AND THE FEDERAL AID HIGHWAY FUND, SO AS TO DELETE THE TERM COMMISSION AND INSERT THE TERM DEPARTMENT; BY AMENDING SECTION 57-11-210, RELATING TO CERTAIN TERMS AND THEIR DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO DELETE THE TERM COMMISSION AND ITS DEFINITION; BY AMENDING SECTION 57-11-220, RELATING TO REQUESTS BY THE COMMISSION FOR ISSUANCE OF STATE HIGHWAY BONDS, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO THE COMMISSION AND INSERT REFERENCES TO THE TERM DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; BY AMENDING SECTION 57-11-250, RELATING TO PLEDGE FOR PAYMENT OF CERTAIN BONDS, SO AS TO DELETE THE TERM COMMISSION AND REPLACE IT WITH THE TERM DEPARTMENT; BY AMENDING SECTION 57-11-280, RELATING TO CERTAIN BOND RESOLUTIONS, SO AS TO DELETE THE TERM COMMISSION AND INSERT THE TERM DEPARTMENT; BY AMENDING SECTION 57-13-10, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMISSION COOPERATING WITH ADJOINING STATES WITH RESPECT TO CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF INTERSTATE BRIDGES, SO AS TO DELETE THE TERM COMMISSION AND INSERT THE TERM DEPARTMENT; BY AMENDING SECTION 57-13-20, RELATING TO COUNTIES PROVIDING FUNDS FOR CERTAIN BRIDGES, SO AS TO DELETE THE TERM COMMISSION AND INSERT THE TERM DEPARTMENT; BY AMENDING SECTION 57-13-40, RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION GRANTING PERMITS FOR TOLL BRIDGES, SO AS TO DELETE THE TERM COMMISSION AND INSERT THE TERM DEPARTMENT; BY AMENDING SECTION 57-13-50, RELATING TO PUBLIC NOTICE BEFORE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR TOLL BRIDGES, SO AS TO DELETE THE TERM COMMISSION AND INSERT THE TERM DEPARTMENT; BY AMENDING SECTION 57-13-90, RELATING TO THE WIDTH OF BRIDGES ON STATE HIGHWAYS, SO AS TO DELETE THE TERM COMMISSION AND INSERT THE TERM DEPARTMENT; BY AMENDING SECTION 57-13-110, RELATING TO THE WANTON OR WILFUL INJURY TO OR DESTRUCTION OF BRIDGES, SO AS TO DELETE THE TERM COMMISSIONERS AND INSERT THE TERM DEPARTMENT; BY AMENDING SECTION 57-23-20, RELATING TO UNLAWFULLY INJURING PLANTS, SHRUBS, OR TREES ALONG BEAUTIFIED SECTIONS OF HIGHWAY, SO AS TO DELETE THE TERM COMMISSION AND INSERT THE TERM DEPARTMENT; BY AMENDING SECTION 57-25-120, RELATING TO CERTAIN TERMS AND THEIR DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO DELETE THE TERM COMMISSION AND INSERT THE TERM DEPARTMENT; BY AMENDING SECTION 57-25-140, RELATING TO SIGNS PERMITTED ALONG INTERSTATE OR FEDERAL-AID PRIMARY HIGHWAYS, SO AS TO DELETE THE TERM COMMISSION AND INSERT THE TERM DEPARTMENT; BY AMENDING SECTION 57-25-150, RELATING TO PERMITS ISSUED FOR THE ERECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF CERTAIN SIGNS, SO AS TO DELETE THE TERM COMMISSION AND INSERT THE TERM DEPARTMENT; BY AMENDING SECTION 57-25-170, RELATING TO INFORMATION SIGNS ON HIGHWAY RIGHTS OF WAY, SO AS TO DELETE THE TERM COMMISSION AND INSERT THE TERM DEPARTMENT; BY AMENDING SECTION 57-25-200, RELATING TO AGREEMENTS WITH OTHER AUTHORITIES, SO AS TO CONTROL ADVERTISING IN AREAS ADJACENT TO THE INTERSTATE AND PRIMARY HIGHWAY SYSTEMS; BY AMENDING SECTION 57-25-210, RELATING TO EXPENDITURES FOR REMOVAL OF OUTDOOR ADVERTISING, SO AS TO DELETE REFERENCES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION AND THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION AND INSERT THE TERM DEPARTMENT; AND BY ADDING SECTIONS 57-5-55, 57-5-65, AND 57-3-185 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES.

passed · South Carolina · House Apr 21, 2026

H 5401: Electronic monitoring

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 17-15-37, RELATING TO ELECTRONIC MONITORING BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION, SO AS TO ESTABLISH NEW OFFENSES AND PROVIDE PENALTIES; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 38-53-84, RELATING TO NOTIFICATION OF ELECTRONIC MONITORING VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT BONDSMEN FROM KNOWINGLY CONTRACTING WITH, REFERRING, OR OTHERWISE UTILIZING THE SERVICES OF AN UNCERTIFIED ELECTRONIC MONITORING COMPANY.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

in committee · South Carolina · House Apr 21, 2026

H 4624: South Carolina Clean Air Act

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA CLEAN AIR ACT" BY AMENDING SECTION 48-1-110, RELATING IN PART TO UNLAWFUL DISCHARGES OF AIR CONTAMINANTS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE INTENTIONAL EMISSION OF ANY AIR CONTAMINANT WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO AFFECT TEMPERATURE, WEATHER, OR SUNLIGHT INTENSITY; TO ESTABLISH CRIMINAL PENALTIES; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES TO TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS, TO AUTHORIZE PRIVATE CITIZENS TO FILE LEGAL PROCEEDINGS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Topics ✓ Environment

in committee · South Carolina · House Apr 21, 2026

H 3207: Teacher certification renewals

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-25-112 SO AS TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES ISSUED BY THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION ARE PERMANENT UNLESS REVOKED OR SUSPENDED AND ARE NOT SUBJECT TO RENEWAL, AND TO PROVIDE NO TEACHER MAY BE REQUIRED TO RENEW A PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE BOARD, AND TO MAKE THESE PROVISIONS EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Education

in committee · South Carolina · Senate Apr 20, 2026

S 344: SC Equine Advancement Act

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA EQUINE ADVANCEMENT ACT"; BY ADDING CHAPTER 61 TO TITLE 11 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA EQUINE COMMISSION AS A GRANT PROGRAM THAT ASSISTS THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE EQUINE INDUSTRY IN SOUTH CAROLINA, TO PROVIDE APPLICATION GUIDELINES FOR PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING, TO ESTABLISH THE POWERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA EQUINE COMMISSION, TO PROVIDE FOR THE EQUINE INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT FUND, AND TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS RELATED TO HORSE RACING.

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