Immigration

in committee · South Carolina · House Feb 26, 2026

H 5273: H1B Visas and State Incentives

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 12-2-150 SO AS TO PROHIBIT STATE INCENTIVES FOR COMPANIES IF MORE THAN TWO PERCENT OF THEIR EMPLOYEES ARE H1B VISA HOLDERS.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationProhibits state incentives for companies with >2% H1B employees, restricting H1B visa usage at state level.95% confidence

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in committee · South Carolina · House Feb 26, 2026

H 5270: Public Benefit Request and Immigration Status

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 8-29-10, RELATING TO APPLICANTS FOR PUBLIC BENEFITS AND VERIFICATION OF LAWFUL PRESENCE, SO AS TO REQUIRE VERIFICATION OF LAWFUL PRESENCE IN THE UNITED STATES FOR ALIENS AGED EIGHTEEN YEARS OR OLDER WHO APPLY FOR GOVERNMENTAL BENEFITS ADMINISTERED BY THIS STATE UNLESS OTHERWISE PROHIBITED BY FEDERAL LAWS, RULES OR REGULATIONS.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRequires verification of lawful presence for state benefits, restricting access to services for undocumented immigrants.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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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

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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

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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

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in committee · South Carolina · House Feb 26, 2026

H 5269: College Tuition and U.S. Citizenship

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-112-20, RELATING TO DOMICILE FOR TUITION RATES AND FEES FOR CERTAIN STATE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT IN-STATE RATES FOR PERSONS WHO ARE NOT CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES, ESTABLISH FINES FOR VIOLATIONS, AND PERMIT CERTAIN TAXPAYERS TO FILE LAWSUITS FOR ENFORCEMENT.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRestricts in-state tuition access for non-citizens, directly limiting educational access for non-citizens in higher education.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationProhibits in-state tuition for non-citizens, restricting access to state education benefits per bill's explicit language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Citizenship & Naturalization DACA & Dreamers

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 30, 2026

H 4686: Driver's license issuance

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 56-1-40, RELATING TO PERSONS WHO MAY NOT BE ISSUED A DRIVER'S LICENSE OR HAVE THEIR DRIVER'S LICENSE RENEWED, SO AS TO PROVIDE PERSONS WHO CANNOT DEMONSTRATE PROFICIENCY IN READING AND UNDERSTANDING THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE MAY NOT BE ISSUED A DRIVER'S LICENSE OR HAVE THEIR DRIVER'S LICENSE RENEWED.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRequires English proficiency for driver's licenses, restricting access to a state service for non-English speakers, primarily impacting immigrants seeking this essential service.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licenses & IDs

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passed · South Carolina · Senate Apr 30, 2026

S 872: Immigration Status on Driver's License

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 56-1-80, RELATING TO AN APPLICATION FOR A DRIVER'S LICENSE OR PERMIT, SO AS TO REQUIRE APPLICANTS TO PROVIDE PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP OR LEGAL STATUS IN THE UNITED STATES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE APPLICANT IS NOT A CITIZEN, THEN THE DRIVER'S LICENSE MUST CONTAIN A "NC" DESIGNATION INDICATING THAT THE LICENSEE IS A NON-US CITIZEN; BY AMENDING SECTION 56-1-3350, RELATING TO ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL IDENTIFICATION CARDS, SO AS TO REQUIRE APPLICANTS TO PROVIDE PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP OR LEGAL STATUS IN THE UNITED STATES, AND TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE APPLICANT IS NOT A CITIZEN, THEN THE IDENTIFICATION CARD MUST CONTAIN A "NC" DESIGNATION INDICATING THAT THE HOLDER OF THE IDENTIFICATION CARD IS A NON-US CITIZEN; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 7-13-710, RELATING TO PROOF OF THE RIGHT TO VOTE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SOUTH CAROLINA DRIVER'S LICENSE OR IDENTIFICATION CARD WITH A "NC" DESIGNATION CANNOT BE USED TO VOTE.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRequires proof of legal status for driver's licenses and mandates 'NC' designation for non-citizens, restricting access to state-issued licenses for undocumented immigrants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Citizenship & Naturalization Driver Licenses & IDs Work Authorization

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 20, 2026

H 4615: Economic Development Incentives

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 11-1-130 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN ENTITY THAT HIRES OR EMPLOYS CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS WITH CERTAIN VISAS MAY NOT RECEIVE ANY STATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill denies state economic incentives to entities hiring certain visa holders, restricting immigrant access to economic benefits.95% confidence

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 13, 2026

H 4797: New Employee Verification Requirements

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 41-8-20, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION OF NEW EMPLOYEES BY PRIVATE EMPLOYERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE APPROVAL AND USE OF ADDITIONAL WORK AUTHORIZATION PROGRAM OPTIONS.

Topics ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationExpands employer verification requirements for work authorization, increasing enforcement against unauthorized employment.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Work Authorization

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