Housing

in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 14, 2025

H 3336: Housing discrimination

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTIONS 31-21-40, 31-21-50, AND 31-21-60, ALL RELATING TO HOUSING DISCRIMINATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN INDIVIDUAL MAY NOT BE DISCRIMINATED AGAINST DUE TO DISABILITY OR SOURCE OF INCOME.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents housing discrimination based on disability/source of income, directly protecting tenant rights and advancing fair housing access per bill's explicit language.95% confidence

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 14, 2025

H 3448: Landlord prohibition

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 27-40-350 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A LANDLORD FROM TAKING CERTAIN PHOTOGRAPHS OF A TENANT'S PERSONAL BELONGINGS.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits landlords from photographing tenant belongings, directly protecting tenant privacy rights under housing tenant protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords

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in committee · South Carolina · House Feb 18, 2025

H 3970: University Housing Development and Incentive Act

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "UNIVERSITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AND INCENTIVE ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 59-103-163 SO AS TO ENCOURAGE THE CONSTRUCTION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTH CAROLINA BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL INCENTIVES AND ESTABLISHING A TRANSPARENT APPROVAL PROCESS.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly encourages affordable housing construction for universities via financial incentives and transparent process, directly advancing housing accessibility.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Property Development

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signed · South Carolina · House Jun 2, 2026

H 3569: Domestic violence in rental properties

AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 27-40-350 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT RESIDENTIAL TENANTS WHO ARE VICTIMS OF CERTAIN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OFFENSES MAY TERMINATE A RENTAL AGREEMENT AND TO PROVIDE FOR NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 27-40-210, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO DEFINE TERMS. - RATIFIED TITLE

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens tenant protections by allowing domestic violence victims to terminate leases without penalty, directly advancing tenant rights in housing.95% confidence

signed · South Carolina · House May 16, 2025

H 3333: Tax Increment Financing

AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 31-12-30, RELATING TO REDEVELOPMENT OF FEDERAL MILITARY INSTALLATIONS DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT INCLUDES CERTAIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 31-12-210, RELATING TO ISSUANCE OF OBLIGATIONS FOR REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS BY MUNICIPALITY, SO AS TO PROVIDE WHEN CERTAIN OBLIGATIONS MUST BE ISSUED. - RATIFIED TITLE

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly requires redevelopment projects to include affordable housing and mandates municipal funding for such projects via tax increment financing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Community Development Housing Finance

in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 14, 2025

H 3341: Discrimination

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTIONS 31-21-65, 59-63-41, AND 45-9-11 SO AS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL AND AGAINST PUBLIC POLICY OF THIS STATE IN HOUSING, EDUCATION, AND PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS TO DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN, INCLUDING DISCRIMINATING AGAINST CERTAIN FACIAL FEATURES, HAIR TEXTURES, HAIR TYPES, AND HAIR STYLES ASSOCIATED WITH RACE; BY AMENDING SECTION 1-13-30, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO ADD CLARIFYING DEFINITIONS TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL AND AGAINST PUBLIC POLICY OF THIS STATE IN EMPLOYMENT TO DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 1-13-80, RELATING TO EXCEPTIONS TO UNLAWFUL EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION TO COVERED EMPLOYERS ALLOWING THEM TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN FACIAL FEATURES, HAIR TEXTURES, HAIR TYPES, AND HAIRSTYLES ASSOCIATED WITH RACE WHEN NECESSARY TO THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE EMPLOYEE.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits housing discrimination based on race, color, national origin, and hair features, directly advancing tenant protections and fair housing access.95% confidence

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Jan 14, 2025

S 4: Local Government Planning

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 6-39-10 SO AS TO REDUCE CERTAIN ADMINISTRATIVE AND PERMITTING COSTS AND BARRIERS TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF HOUSING WHILE MAINTAINING SAFETY, PUBLIC HEALTH, AND THE GENERAL WELFARE WITH RESPECT TO CONSTRUCTION AND OCCUPANCY; BY AMENDING SECTION 5-25-120, RELATING TO INSPECTORS OF BUILDINGS, SO AS TO ALLOW A BUILDER TO HIRE A CERTIFIED THIRD-PARTY INSPECTOR TO PERFORM THE DUTIES OF THE LOCAL INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS AS THEY RELATE TO THAT BUILDER; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 40-3-290, RELATING TO EXCEPTIONS FROM COVERAGE OF THE CHAPTER, SO AS TO REVISE AN EXEMPTION FOR PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR CERTAIN DWELLINGS.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingReduces permitting costs/barriers for housing construction, aiming to increase development and affordability while maintaining safety standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Building Codes

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 14, 2025

H 3229: Rental agreements

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 27-39-70 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT LANDLORDS MAY NOT REQUIRE POTENTIAL TENANTS TO PROVIDE THEIR CREDIT SCORE ON A RENTAL APPLICATION OR AS A CONDITION TO A RENTAL AGREEMENT.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits landlords from requiring credit scores, strengthening tenant protections and reducing barriers to housing access for vulnerable renters.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 14, 2025

H 3238: Renter assistance

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 31-3-60 SO AS TO REQUIRE PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITIES AND AGENCIES TO PROVIDE CERTAIN HOUSING TO DISPLACED RESIDENTS.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates housing authorities to provide housing for displaced residents, strengthening tenant protection and affordable housing access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 20, 2026

H 3750: Equitable Development and Affordable Housing Act

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "EQUITABLE DEVELOPMENT AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 11-1-130 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN LAND MUST BE DESIGNATED FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates land designation for affordable housing development, directly advancing the topic per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Property Development

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