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signed · South Carolina · House Mar 12, 2026

H 4343: Human trafficking awareness and prevention training

AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 40-33-31 SO AS TO REQUIRE CERTAIN HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS AND PREVENTION TRAINING FOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES, REGISTERED NURSES, AND ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES; BY ADDING SECTION 40-47-39 SO AS TO REQUIRE CERTAIN HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS AND PREVENTION TRAINING FOR PHYSICIANS WHO PRACTICE IN CERTAIN FIELDS AND CERTAIN SETTINGS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 40-47-953 SO AS TO REQUIRE CERTAIN HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS AND PREVENTION TRAINING FOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS. - RATIFIED TITLE
Kathy Landing (R) Courtney Waters (D) Chandra Dillard (D) Shannon Erickson (R) Sylleste Davis (R)
in committee · South Carolina · House Mar 11, 2026

H 5365: Medically Recommended Intensive Supervision Pregram

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 17 TO CHAPTER 13, TITLE 24 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE MEDICALLY RECOMMENDED INTENSIVE SUPERVISION PROGRAM TO BE SUPERVISED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill establishes a medically recommended intensive supervision program under probation services, suggesting improved rehabilitation and supervision for offenders, which aligns with criminal justice reform goals.75% confidence
Rob Harris (R) Harriet Holman (R) Mark Smith (R) Brandon Cox (R)
passed · South Carolina · House Mar 11, 2026

H 5348: Clover High School Girls Cross Country Team state championship

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE CLOVER HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE 2025 SOUTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE CLASS AAAAA DIVISION 1 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
David Martin (R) Dennis Moss (R) John King (D) Tommy Pope (R) Jackie Terribile (R)
in committee · South Carolina · House Mar 11, 2026

H 5354: Department of Social Services

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 63-7-2355 SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE WHO ARE PLACED IN RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES BE ASSIGNED TO SEX-SPECIFIC FACILITIES BASED ON THE CHILD'S ANATOMICAL SEX AT BIRTH AS RECOGNIZED ON THEIR ORIGINAL BIRTH CERTIFICATE.
Ryan McCabe (R)
passed · South Carolina · House Mar 11, 2026

H 5351: South Carolina Higher Education Day

This bill is a concurrent resolution that designates April 16, 2026, as "South Carolina Higher Education Day" to recognize the state's colleges and universities. It directly affects the South Carolina General Assembly and the public by creating an official day of recognition for higher education institutions. The resolution acknowledges the contributions of public and private colleges, technical colleges, and universities in preparing students for careers and leadership roles. It does not create any new laws, funding, or operational changes, but rather serves as a symbolic gesture to honor the state's higher education system.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill designates a day to recognize higher education institutions, acknowledging their contributions to student preparation and leadership development, showing positive support for education.75% confidence
Jay Jordan (R) Bill Taylor (R) David Martin (R) Jackie Hayes (D) Tim McGinnis (R)
in committee · South Carolina · House Mar 11, 2026

H 5357: Inmate minimum wage

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 24-3-230 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE COMPENSATION OF CERTAIN INMATES; BY AMENDING SECTION 24-1-295, RELATING TO INMATES EMPLOYED FOR WORK INVOLVING EXPORTATION OF PRODUCTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE INMATES MAY NOT BE COMPENSATED LESS THAN AN HOURLY RATE EQUAL TO THE FEDERAL MINIMUM WAGE; BY AMENDING SECTION 24-3-20, RELATING TO CONVICTED PERSONS, CUSTODY, PLACE OF CONFINEMENT, WORK RELEASE AND TRAINING PROGRAMS, LITTER REMOVAL, AND RESTITUTION PROGRAMS, SO AS TO PROVIDE INMATES MAY NOT BE COMPENSATED LESS THAN AN HOURLY RATE EQUAL TO THE FEDERAL MINIMUM WAGE; BY AMENDING SECTION 24-3-27, RELATING TO LOCAL REGIONAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND EMPLOYMENT OF INMATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE INMATES MAY BE COMPENSATED LESS THAN THE PREVAILING WAGE FOR WORK OF A SIMILAR NATURE IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR, BUT NOT LESS THAN AN HOURLY RATE EQUAL TO THE FEDERAL MINIMUM WAGE; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 24-3-30, RELATING TO PLACES OF INMATE CONFINEMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE INMATES MAY BE COMPENSATED LESS THAN THE PREVAILING WAGE FOR WORK OF A SIMILAR NATURE IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR, BUT NOT LESS THAN AN HOURLY RATE EQUAL TO THE FEDERAL MINIMUM WAGE.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill establishes minimum wage for inmates, promoting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism through fair compensation.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes minimum wage protections for inmates, aligning with labor standards and protecting worker compensation rights.85% confidence
Jermaine Johnson (D)
in committee · South Carolina · House Mar 11, 2026

H 5366: Orders of Protection

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 20-4-35 SO AS TO ALLOW MAGISTRATES TO ISSUE EX PARTE ORDERS OF PROTECTION IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND BY AMENDING SECTIONS 20-4-30, 20-4-50, AND 20-4-90, ALL RELATING TO ORDERS OF PROTECTION, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Kathy Landing (R) Joe Bustos (R) Tom Hartnett (R) Paul Wickensimer (R) James Teeple (R)
passed · South Carolina · House Mar 11, 2026

H 5343: Aiken County Ministers' Wives and Ministers' Widows Alliance

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE AIKEN COUNTY MINISTERS' WIVES AND MINISTERS' WIDOWS ALLIANCE AS THE ORGANIZATION HOSTS THE 81ST ANNUAL STATE CONFERENCE AND TO CONGRATULATE THE MEMBERS FOR MORE THAN EIGHT DECADES OF SERVICE IN THEIR CHURCHES AND COMMUNITIES AROUND THE STATE.
Jay Jordan (R) Bill Taylor (R) David Martin (R) Jackie Hayes (D) Tim McGinnis (R)
in committee · South Carolina · House Mar 11, 2026

H 5359: Closed primaries

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 7-5-115 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON IS NOT ALLOWED TO VOTE IN A PARTISAN PRIMARY ELECTION OR PARTISAN ADVISORY REFERENDUM UNLESS THE PERSON HAS REGISTERED AS BEING A MEMBER OF THAT PARTY; BY AMENDING SECTION 7-5-110, RELATING TO REGISTRATION IN ORDER TO VOTE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON IS NOT ALLOWED TO VOTE IN A PARTISAN PRIMARY ELECTION OR PARTISAN ADVISORY REFERENDUM UNLESS THE PERSON HAS REGISTERED AS BEING A MEMBER OF THAT POLITICAL PARTY; BY AMENDING SECTION 7-5-170, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS FOR VOTER REGISTRATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE REQUIREMENT OF STATING POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION, IF ANY, ON THE FORM AND INCLUDING IT IN THE OATH, AND TO REQUIRE THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION TO ASSIST IN CAPTURING THIS DATA; BY AMENDING SECTION 7-9-20, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS FOR VOTING IN PRIMARY ELECTIONS, SO AS TO INCLUDE, AS A REQUIREMENT, REGISTERING AS A MEMBER OF THE PARTY AND TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CHANGING POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION OR NONAFFILIATION AFTER A SELECTION HAS BEEN MADE; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 7-13-40, RELATING TO THE CERTIFICATION OF NAMES BY A POLITICAL PARTY TO BE PLACED ON PRIMARY BALLOTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ONLY PERSONS WHO HAVE PARTICIPATED IN A POLITICAL PARTY'S RECENT STATEWIDE PRIMARIES AND ARE REGISTERED AS AFFILIATED WITH THE PARTY FOR A CERTAIN PERIOD OF TIME ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPEAR ON THE BALLOT FOR THAT PARTY'S PARTISAN PRIMARY UNLESS THE PARTY HAS TAKEN ACTION TO WAIVE THESE REQUIREMENTS.
Sarita Edgerton (R) Josiah Magnuson (R) Steven Long (R) John McCravy (R)
in committee · South Carolina · Senate Mar 11, 2026

S 1004: Sales Tax Exemption

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 PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN UNPREPARED FOODS, THAT MAY BE PURCHASED WITH FOOD COUPONS WHICH ARE EXEMPT FROM TAXES, ARE NOT LIMITED TO CERTAIN FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands sales tax exemptions for unprepared foods, providing tax relief to consumers and reducing tax burden on essential food purchases.85% confidence
Danny Verdin (R) Brad Hutto (D)
passed · South Carolina · Senate Mar 11, 2026

S 978: Chronic Kidney Disease Month

This bill designates March 2026 as Chronic Kidney Disease Awareness Month in South Carolina to highlight the importance of early diagnosis and treatment for the condition. The resolution aims to increase public awareness about chronic kidney disease, which affects millions of Americans and often goes undiagnosed until it reaches advanced stages. By officially recognizing this month, the Senate intends to encourage community programs focused on education, screening, and access to care for those affected. The measure does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to draw attention to kidney health issues in the state.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes awareness of chronic kidney disease, encouraging education, screening, and access to care, which strengthens healthcare initiatives.85% confidence
Danny Verdin (R)
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