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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 13, 2026

H 4682: Law enforcement certification

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 23-23-60, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE BY THE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING COUNCIL, AND INFORMATION TO BE SUBMITTED RELATING TO THE QUALIFICATION OF CANDIDATES FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT CERTIFICATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE ALL CANDIDATES FOR CERTIFICATION MUST HOLD A VALID CURRENT DRIVER'S LICENSE FROM ANY JURISDICTION OF THE UNITED STATES.
Cody Mitchell (R) Doug Gilliam (R) Chris Wooten (R) Tommy Pope (R)
in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 13, 2026

H 4605: Veteran Suicide & Mental Health Crisis Response Act

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "VETERAN SUICIDE AND MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS RESPONSE ACT"; AND BY ADDING SECTION 25-15-50 SO AS TO CREATE GUARANTEED IMMEDIATE MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS ACCESS FOR VETERANS, ESTABLISH MOBILE VETERAN CRISIS RESPONSE TEAMS, REQUIRE SAME-DAY SUICIDE INTERVENTION CARE STATEWIDE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR FUNDING AND ACCOUNTABILITY.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates guaranteed mental health crisis access, mobile teams, same-day care, and funds veteran mental health services per bill summary95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates guaranteed mental health crisis access, mobile veteran teams, same-day suicide intervention, and funds veteran mental health programs.95% confidence
Tommy Pope (R) Wendell Jones (D) Tiffany Spann-Wilder (D)
in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 13, 2026

H 4814: Magistrate reform

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 22-1-10, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MAGISTRATES, SO AS TO REVISE THE EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR MAGISTRATES; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 22-2-10, RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF A SCREENING COMMITTEE TO ASSIST IN SELECTION OF MAGISTRATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS OF THE SCREENING COMMITTEE MAY INCLUDE HOUSE DELEGATION MEMBERS AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WHO ARE RESIDENTS OF THE COUNTY.
Josiah Magnuson (R) Tommy Pope (R)
in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 13, 2026

H 4673: Doxxing

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-1093 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO DISSEMINATE PERSONALLY IDENTIFYING INFORMATION ABOUT CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS WITH THE INTENT TO INTIMIDATE, ABUSE, THREATEN, HARASS, OR FRIGHTEN THE INDIVIDUALS, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyCriminalizes doxing (dissemination of personal info to intimidate), directly protecting digital privacy and preventing online harassment.95% confidence
Bill Chumley (R) Jay Kilmartin (R) Sarita Edgerton (R) Tommy Pope (R) John McCravy (R)
in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 13, 2026

H 4685: Assault or intimidation on account of political opinions

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY REPEALING SECTION 16-17-560 RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF ASSAULTING, INTIMIDATING, FIRING FROM EMPLOYMENT, OR EJECTING FROM PROPERTY CITIZENS ON ACCOUNT OF THEIR POLITICAL OPINIONS OR THE EXERCISE OF THEIR CIVIL RIGHTS.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill repeals a law protecting citizens from assault/intimidation due to political opinions/civil rights, weakening civil rights protections in criminal justice. This opposes an indicator for 'support' (protects civil rights).90% confidence
Bill Taylor (R) Bill Clyburn (D) Tommy Pope (R)
in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 13, 2026

H 4785: School Safety and Hazard Buffer Act

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SCHOOL SAFETY AND HAZARD BUFFERS ACT"; BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 TO CHAPTER 23, TITLE 59, SO AS TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM SCHOOL SAFETY SETBACKS FROM INDUSTRIAL, MANUFACTURING, AND HAZARDOUS MATERIAL FACILITIES, TO DEFINE TERMS, TO PROHIBIT THE CONSTRUCTION OR OPERATION OF FACILITIES HANDLING DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES WITHIN CERTAIN DISTANCES OF ANY PUBLIC SCHOOL, TO REQUIRE PUBLIC NOTICE AND TRANSPARENCY, TO PROVIDE FOR ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES, AND TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes safety buffers around schools to prevent hazardous facility proximity, directly protecting school environments and student safety per its safety-focused mandate.85% confidence
David Martin (R) Cody Mitchell (R) Tommy Pope (R) Mark Smith (R)
in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 13, 2026

H 4625: Parental Perinatal Mental Health Screening and Education Act

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "PARENTAL PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH SCREENING AND EDUCATION ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 TO CHAPTER 37, TITLE 44 SO AS TO REQUIRE CERTAIN HEALTHCARE FACILITIES AND HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS TO OFFER PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH SCREENINGS TO EXPECTANT PARENTS AND PARENTS OF NEWBORNS, AS WELL AS APPROPRIATE EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND REFERRALS FOR TREATMENT; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND OTHER STATE AGENCIES TO DEVELOP GUIDANCE AND PROMULGATE REGULATIONS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ARTICLE; TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 44-37-10 TO 44-37-70 AS ARTICLE 1, ENTITLED "GENERAL PROVISIONS"; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates perinatal mental health screenings and referrals, directly enhancing access to mental health services within healthcare infrastructure.95% confidence
Tommy Pope (R) Hamilton Grant (D)
in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 13, 2026

H 4776: Eyewitness identification

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING CHAPTER 14 TO TITLE 17 SO AS TO ESTABLISH GUIDELINES FOR EYEWITNESS IDENTIFICATIONS AT PHOTOGRAPHIC AND LIVE LINEUPS, AND SHOW-UPS.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEstablishing eyewitness ID guidelines reduces misidentification risks, protecting civil rights and enhancing justice system accuracy.85% confidence
Cody Mitchell (R) Fawn Pedalino (R)
in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 13, 2026

H 4765: SC Conservation Bank

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 48-59-30, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "ELIGIBLE TRUST FUND RECIPIENT"; BY AMENDING SECTION 48-59-40, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSERVATION BANK BOARD, SO AS TO ADD THE CHIEF RESILIENCE OFFICER OF THE OFFICE OF RESILIENCE; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 48-59-100, RELATING TO PUBLIC ACCESS REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO REQUIRE FEE SIMPLE INTEREST ACQUIRED WITH TRUST FUNDS TO PROVIDE FOR PUBLIC ACCESS USE AS APPROVED BY THE BOARD BUT NOT REQUIRE PUBLIC ACCESS FOR GRANTS TO FUND CONSERVATION EASEMENTS ON PRIVATE LANDS.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAmends conservation bank provisions to require public access and add resilience officer, directly advancing land conservation and public environmental access.95% confidence
Cody Mitchell (R) Travis Moore (R)
in committee · South Carolina · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 728: Tax Free Month

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-36-2120, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM SALES TAX, SO AS TO EXTEND TAX FREE WEEKEND TO THE ENTIRE MONTH OF AUGUST.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends sales tax exemption for entire August, providing direct tax relief to consumers per bill's explicit language.95% confidence
Matt Leber (R) Jeff Zell (R) Tameika Isaac Devine (D) Ed Sutton (D) Tom Fernandez (R)
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