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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 13, 2026

H 4819: Unauthorized Practice of Law Prevention Act

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "UNAUTHORIZED PRACTICE OF LAW PREVENTION ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 9 TO CHAPTER 5, TITLE 40 SO AS TO PROHIBIT UNLICENSED INDIVIDUALS FROM PROVIDING LEGAL SERVICES FOR COMPENSATION, TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS, TO ESTABLISH CRIMINAL PENALTIES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR CIVIL ENFORCEMENT, INJUNCTIVE RELIEF, AND THE DISGORGEMENT OF COMPENSATION RECEIVED IN VIOLATION OF THIS ARTICLE, AMONG OTHER THINGS.
David Martin (R) Tommy Pope (R)
in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 13, 2026

H 4654: Abortion

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 16-15-260 SO AS TO CREATE THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF COERCION TO OBTAIN AN ABORTION; TO ESTABLISH PENALTIES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates new criminal offense for abortion coercion, expanding criminalization in criminal justice context per indicators.95% confidence
Bill Chumley (R) Sarita Edgerton (R) Melissa Oremus (R)
in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 13, 2026

H 4630: Autopsies

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 17-5-545 SO AS TO REQUIRE CORONERS AND MEDICAL EXAMINERS TO REPORT CERTAIN SUDDEN, UNEXPECTED DEATHS OF INFANTS AND YOUNG INDIVIDUALS TO A NATIONAL REGISTRY COORDINATED BY THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION AND THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH; TO ESTABLISH PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO REPORT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates reporting of infant/young deaths to CDC/NIH registry for public health surveillance, strengthening disease prevention data collection and public health program coordination.95% confidence
Jay Kilmartin (R) Sarita Edgerton (R) Josiah Magnuson (R) Tommy Pope (R) Melissa Oremus (R)
in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 13, 2026

H 4715: Prenatal Wrongful Death

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 15-51-10, RELATING TO CIVIL ACTIONS FOR A WRONGFUL ACT CAUSING DEATH, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A WRONGFUL DEATH ACTION CAN BE MAINTAINED FOR AN UNBORN CHILD AT ANY STAGE OF DEVELOPMENT AND TO PROVIDE THAT A VIOLATION OF ARTICLE 6, CHAPTER 41, TITLE 44 IS PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE ENTITLING A PARENT TO MAINTAIN A WRONGFUL DEATH ACTION ON BEHALF OF THEIR DECEASED UNBORN CHILD; BY AMENDING SECTION 15-51-20, RELATING TO THE BENEFICIARIES OF ACTION FOR WRONGFUL DEATH AND WHO MAY BRING AN ACTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MOTHER, FATHER, OR BOTH THE MOTHER AND FATHER MAY BRING A WRONGFUL DEATH ACTION FOR A DECEASED UNBORN CHILD AND THE FATHER AND MOTHER SHALL BE THE ONLY BENEFICIARIES; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 15-51-42, RELATING TO THE APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENTS OF WRONGFUL DEATH OR SURVIVAL ACTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PARENT INITIATING THE WRONGFUL DEATH ACTION IS AUTHORIZED TO SETTLE THE ACTION.
Cody Mitchell (R) Sarita Edgerton (R) Tommy Pope (R) Melissa Oremus (R) John McCravy (R)
in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 13, 2026

H 4657: Right to Compute Act

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "RIGHT TO COMPUTE ACT" BY ADDING CHAPTER 35 TO TITLE 1 SO AS TO REQUIRE RISK MANAGEMENT POLICIES FOR CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE CONTROLLED BY ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SYSTEMS AND TO ESTABLISH WHEN PRIVATE COMPUTATIONAL RESOURCES MAY BE RESTRICTED.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires risk management policies for AI-controlled infrastructure, enhancing cybersecurity - directly aligns with support indicators.90% confidence
Tommy Pope (R) Melissa Oremus (R) Brandon Guffey (R)
in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 13, 2026

H 4623: Foster Care

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 63-7-2335 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND CHILD-PLACING AGENCIES FROM REQUIRING FOSTER PARENTS TO DISCLOSE INFORMATION RELATED TO FIREARMS THAT ARE PRESENT IN THE HOME; TO CREATE CIVIL PENALTIES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Cody Mitchell (R) Bill Chumley (R) Doug Gilliam (R) Sarita Edgerton (R) Melissa Oremus (R)
in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 13, 2026

H 4640: Orders of Protection

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 20-4-20, RELATING TO DOMESTIC ABUSE PROTECTION DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO ADD A DEFINITION FOR "VICTIM ADVOCATE"; BY AMENDING SECTION 20-4-40, RELATING TO PETITIONS FOR AN ORDER OF PROTECTION, SO AS TO ALLOW A VICTIM ADVOCATE TO FILE A PETITION FOR AN ORDER OF PROTECTION OR A MOTION FOR FURTHER RELIEF ON BEHALF OF A HOUSEHOLD MEMBER; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 20-4-50, RELATING TO HEARINGS ON A PETITION FOR AN ORDER OF PROTECTION, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAdds victim advocate filing rights for domestic abuse protection orders, improving victim access to court protections and strengthening victim support within criminal justice system.95% confidence
Bill Clyburn (D) Tommy Pope (R) Melissa Oremus (R)
in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 13, 2026

H 3261: Workers compensation for first responders

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 42-9-50 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A FIRST RESPONDER TO FILE A WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIM FOR A STRESS OR MENTAL INJURY UNACCOMPANIED BY A PHYSICAL INJURY.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands workers' compensation to cover mental injuries for first responders without physical injury, strengthening worker benefits and rights under labor protections.95% confidence
Bill Taylor (R) Doug Gilliam (R) Tommy Pope (R) Don Chapman (R) Brian Lawson (R)
in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 13, 2026

H 3051: Fitness to Stand Trial

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 44-23-430, RELATING TO HEARINGS ON A PERSON'S FITNESS TO STAND TRIAL, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE CIRCUIT COURT TO ORDER INPATIENT TREATMENT OF PERSONS DETERMINED UNFIT TO STAND TRIAL IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates inpatient treatment for unfit defendants, promoting rehabilitation and fair trial processes within criminal justice system.95% confidence
Jay Kilmartin (R) Steven Long (R) Tommy Pope (R) Joe White (R)
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