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in committee · South Carolina · House Feb 26, 2026

H 5275: Transport or Conceal Undocumented Aliens

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 16-9-460, RELATING TO UNLAWFUL ENTRY INTO THE UNITED STATES AND FURTHERING ILLEGAL ENTRY BY OR AVOIDANCE OF DETECTION OF UNDOCUMENTED ALIENS, SO AS TO ELIMINATE CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS, AND TO ESTABLISH THAT PERSONS SHALL NOT BE IN VIOLATION IF THEY PROVIDE ASSISTANCE OR SERVICES WITHOUT THE INTENT TO FURTHER UNLAWFUL ENTRY OR AVOID DETECTION BY AUTHORITIES, OR AS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL LAW.
Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill eliminates exceptions to restrictions on transporting/concealing undocumented aliens, tightening state enforcement against such activities per amended statute.95% confidence
Steven Long (R)
in committee · South Carolina · House Feb 26, 2026

H 5278: Permit Voter Registration and Registration Cards for U.S. Citizens Only

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 7-5-120, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS FOR VOTER REGISTRATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ONLY CITIZENS OF THIS STATE AND OF THE UNITED STATES MAY REGISTER TO VOTE; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 7-5-675, RELATING TO VOTER REGISTRATION CARDS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT ISSUING VOTER REGISTRATION CARDS TO PERSONS WHO ARE NOT UNITED STATES CITIZENS.
Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRestricts voting access to non-citizens, limiting immigrant participation in state elections per bill's explicit citizenship requirement for voter registration.95% confidence
Steven Long (R)
in committee · South Carolina · House Feb 26, 2026

H 5281: Caterer License

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 15 TO CHAPTER 6, TITLE 61 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO ISSUE RETAIL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CATERER LICENSES, TO PROVIDE REGULATIONS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT IS AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE CERTAIN ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR TEMPORARY PERMITS, AND TO ALLOW FOR CERTAIN CONTRACTS; BY AMENDING SECTION 61-4-160, RELATING TO DISCOUNT PRICING FOR ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT UP TO TWELVE FUNCTIONS MAY BE SPONSORED EACH YEAR; AND BY REPEALING SECTION 61-6-2000 RELATING TO TEMPORARY PERMITS FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS.
Tim McGinnis (R) Case Brittain (R) Leon Stavrinakis (D) Gary Brewer (R) Spencer Wetmore (D)
in committee · South Carolina · House Feb 26, 2026

H 5279: Penalties for Violating Employment Citizenship Requirements

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 41-8-50, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR PRIVATE EMPLOYERS THAT VIOLATE REQUIREMENTS REGARDING ALIEN WORK AUTHORIZATION PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO INCREASE CERTAIN PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationIncreases penalties for employers violating alien work authorization rules, strengthening immigration enforcement against undocumented workers.95% confidence
Steven Long (R)
in committee · South Carolina · House Feb 26, 2026

H 5274: Forms & Services in English

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 1-1-697, RELATING TO THE USE OF LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH FOR THIS STATE AND ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT FORMS OR SERVICES IN A LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH, EXCEPT IN CASES OF EMERGENCY OR OTHERWISE REQUIRED BY FEDERAL LAW.
Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationProhibits non-English forms/services, restricting immigrant access to state services per bill's explicit language.95% confidence
Steven Long (R)
passed · South Carolina · House Feb 26, 2026

H 5266: Rev. Walter Banks White

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR REVEREND WALTER BANKS WHITE, A FAITHFUL TEACHER AND PASTOR, FOR HIS YEARS OF SERVICE TO HIS ROCK HILL COMMUNITY, HIS FAMILY, AND HIS LORD.
John King (D)
in committee · South Carolina · House Feb 26, 2026

H 5276: Vehicle Licensing and Citizenship

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 56-3-240, RELATING TO APPLICATIONS FOR VEHICLE LICENSING AND REGISTRATION, SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT VEHICLE OWNERS' SOUTH CAROLINA DRIVER'S LICENSE INFORMATION BE INCLUDED IN THE APPLICATION; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 56-3-350, RELATING TO GROUNDS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO REFUSE TO REGISTER AND LICENSE A VEHICLE, SO AS TO ADD TO THE GROUNDS FOR REFUSAL APPLICANTS' LACK OF UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP OR CURRENT AUTHORIZATION TO LIVE, WORK, OR STUDY IN THE UNITED STATES.
Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRestricts vehicle licensing based on citizenship status, denying service to non-citizens per bill's refusal grounds clause95% confidence
Steven Long (R)
in committee · South Carolina · House Feb 26, 2026

H 5262: Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO URGE CONGRESS TO ISSUE AN ARMED FORCES EXPEDITIONARY MEDAL, OR SIMILAR RECOGNITION, TO ALL UNITED STATES TROOPS WHO SERVED IN HONDURAS FROM 1981 TO 1992.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly urges recognition via medal for veterans' service in Honduras (1981-1992), directly supporting veteran recognition as defined in topic description.95% confidence
Mike Burns (R)
in committee · South Carolina · House Feb 26, 2026

H 5272: Remittances and Citizenship Verification

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 34-3-120 SO AS TO REQUIRE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS TO VERIFY THAT INDIVIDUALS ARE CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES BEFORE WIRING OR REMITTING FUNDS TO FOREIGN COUNTRIES, AND TO EITHER REQUIRE A FEE OR PROHIBIT THE TRANSFER IF THE INDIVIDUAL IS NOT A UNITED STATES CITIZEN.
Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRestricts non-citizens' access to remittance services by requiring citizenship verification before fund transfers, limiting immigrant financial services.90% confidence
Steven Long (R)
in committee · South Carolina · House Feb 26, 2026

H 5280: Immigration Law Enforcement and Local Government

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 5-7-320 SO AS TO PROHIBIT MUNICIPALITIES FROM RESTRICTING ENFORCEMENT OF FEDERAL IMMIGRATION LAWS OR LIMITING INFORMATION REGARDING CITIZENSHIP OR IMMIGRATION STATUS, AND PERMIT THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO BRING A CIVIL ACTION AND ESTABLISH A RIGHT OF ACTION FOR CERTAIN CITIZENS; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 6-1-170, RELATING TO PREEMPTION OF LOCAL ORDINANCE RELATING TO IMMIGRATION, SO AS TO PROHIBIT POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS FROM RESTRICTING ENFORCEMENT OF FEDERAL IMMIGRATION LAWS OR LIMITING INFORMATION REGARDING CITIZENSHIP OR IMMIGRATION STATUS, AND PERMIT THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO BRING A CIVIL ACTION AND ESTABLISH A RIGHT OF ACTION FOR CERTAIN CITIZENS.
Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill mandates local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, prohibiting municipalities from restricting such enforcement or limiting citizenship status information.90% confidence
Steven Long (R)
passed · South Carolina · House Feb 26, 2026

H 5267: Clemson Day

H 5267 is a House Resolution designating Tuesday, March 3, 2026, as "Clemson Day" in South Carolina. It symbolically recognizes Clemson University's contributions to the state, including its economic impact, land-grant mission, and educational achievements. The resolution has no policy effects - it solely serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment for Clemson University. This procedural resolution was introduced and adopted by the House on February 26, 2026.
Phillip Bowers (R)
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