Technology

in committee · South Carolina · House Apr 14, 2026

H 5526: Data Center Moratorium

A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROHIBIT GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES OF THIS STATE, COUNTIES, MUNICIPALITIES, OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS FROM ACCEPTING OR TAKING ANY ACTION ON PERMITS OR APPLICATIONS FOR DATA CENTERS UNTIL THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ESTABLISHES A COMPREHENSIVE OVERSIGHT AND APPROVAL PROCESS FOR NEW DATA CENTERS IN THIS STATE, AND TO DEFINE "DATA CENTER."

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill imposes a moratorium on new data centers, restricting energy infrastructure development and limiting expansion of high-energy facilities.85% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill imposes a moratorium on data center permits, restricting infrastructure development and limiting technology growth.90% confidence

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passed · South Carolina · House Apr 28, 2026

H 5593: Pee Dee Math, Science & Technology Academy

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE PEE DEE MATH, SCIENCE, AND TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY OF BISHOPVILLE ON ITS RECENT CERTIFICATION AS A WORKFORCE CENTER OF EXCELLENCE AND TO COMMEND THE SCHOOL AT THIS CELEBRATION OF THE WORK, THE PROGRESS, AND THE PROMISE OF ITS STUDENTS.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill commends a school for excellence and certification, highlighting student progress and promising educational outcomes.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill celebrates a school's certification as a workforce center of excellence in Math, Science, and Technology, indicating strong support for technology education and development.90% confidence

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in committee · South Carolina · House Mar 31, 2026

H 5476: Protecting Children from Chatbots

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "PROTECTING CHILDREN FROM CHATBOTS ACT" BY ADDING CHAPTER 81 TO TITLE 39 SO AS TO DEFINE TERMS RELATED TO CHAT BOT USAGE; TO PROVIDE THAT A COVERED ENTITY SHALL MAKE A LIMITED-ACCESS MODE OF A CHATBOT AVAILABLE AND VERIFY THE USER'S AGE; TO PROVIDE THAT IF A PARENT PROVIDES CONSENT, THEN A MINOR SHALL BE ABLE TO USE A CHATBOT IN LIMITED-ACCESS MODE OR ACCESS RESTRICTED FEATURES; TO PROHIBIT A COVERED ENTITY FROM PRIORITIZING ENGAGEMENT AT THE EXPENSE OF THE USER'S WELLBEING; TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES TO REPORT INCIDENTS OF HARM THAT A CHATBOT INFLICTS ON A MINOR; AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS ACT.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts chatbot usage for minors and limits functionality, imposing constraints on technology access and features.85% confidence

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Apr 1, 2026

S 1094: Media Bias Monitoring

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "FIRST AMENDMENT PRESERVATION ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 1-30-160 SO AS TO DEFINE A MEDIA RELIABILITY AND BIAS MONITOR, PROHIBIT STATE CONTRACTS WITH MEDIA RELIABILITY AND BIAS MONITORS, REQUIRE WRITTEN CERTIFICATIONS FROM COMPANIES SUBMITTING BIDS THAT STATE PURCHASING CONTRACTS ARE IN COMPLIANCE, AND CLARIFY THE APPLICABILITY OF THE ACT TO STATE CONTRACTS.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts state contracts with media bias monitors, limiting access to tools for assessing media reliability and digital information integrity.85% confidence

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Apr 1, 2026

S 1103: Stop Harm from Addictive Social Media

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "STOP HARM FROM ADDICTIVE SOCIAL MEDIA (SHASM) ACT"; AND BY ADDING ARTICLE 9 TO CHAPTER 5, TITLE 39 SO AS TO REQUIRE COVERED SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS TO USE REASONABLE MEANS TO ESTIMATE THE AGE OF CERTAIN ACCOUNT HOLDERS, TO VERIFY THE AGE OF CERTAIN ACCOUNT HOLDERS, TO CREATE DEFAULT ACCOUNT SETTINGS FOR CERTAIN USERS, AND TO CREATE CERTAIN PARENTAL CONSENTS.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill imposes restrictions on social media platforms regarding age verification and default settings, limiting operational flexibility and potentially reducing user access to content.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Social Media

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in committee · South Carolina · House Apr 28, 2026

H 5598: Dissemination of Intimate Images Without Consent

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 16-15-332, RELATING TO DISSEMINATING INTIMATE IMAGES WITHOUT CONSENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE PROVISIONS IDENTIFYING WHEN A DEVELOPER OR PROVIDER OF TECHNOLOGY MAY BE HELD LIABLE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE OFFENSE.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill strengthens consumer protection and data privacy by establishing liability for tech developers who disseminate intimate images without consent.85% confidence

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Mar 24, 2026

S 1037: Protecting Children from Chatbots

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "PROTECTING CHILDREN FROM CHATBOTS ACT"; BY ADDING CHAPTER 81 TO TITLE 39, SO AS TO DEFINE TERMS RELATED TO CHATBOT USAGE; TO PROVIDE THAT A COVERED ENTITY SHALL MAKE A LIMITED-ACCESS MODE OF A CHATBOT AVAILABLE AND VERIFY THE USER'S AGE; TO PROVIDE THAT IF A PARENT PROVIDES CONSENT, THEN A MINOR SHALL BE ABLE TO USE A CHATBOT IN LIMITED-ACCESS MODE OR ACCESS RESTRICTED FEATURES; TO PROHIBIT A COVERED ENTITY FROM PRIORITIZING ENGAGEMENT AT THE EXPENSE OF THE USER'S WELL-BEING; TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES TO REPORT INCIDENTS OF HARM THAT A CHATBOT INFLICTS ON A MINOR; AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts chatbot access for minors and limits chatbot functionality, imposing constraints on technology use and features.85% confidence

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in committee · South Carolina · House Mar 26, 2026

H 5442: Digital devices in public schools

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-29-245 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF DIGITAL DEVICES BY STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH FIFTH GRADE, TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF DIGITAL DEVICES BY TEACHERS IN PROVIDING INSTRUCTION TO STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH FIFTH GRADE, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, AND TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill restricts digital device use for students and teachers in K-5, limiting educational tools and modern learning methods.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts digital device use in elementary schools, limiting technology access and integration in education92% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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in committee · South Carolina · House Mar 4, 2026

H 5319: Prehospital Healthcare

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 9 TO CHAPTER 61, TITLE 44 SO AS TO ADDRESS CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS IMPLEMENTED BY PREHOSPITAL CLINICIANS, INCLUDING CONFIDENTIALITY AND PRIVILEGE OF DATA AND REPORTS; TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN PENALTIES FOR UNAUTHORIZED USE OF INFORMATION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes quality improvement programs for prehospital clinicians, protects data confidentiality, and strengthens healthcare infrastructure through regulatory enhancements.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill strengthens data privacy and confidentiality protections for prehospital clinicians, establishing penalties for unauthorized information use.75% confidence

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in committee · South Carolina · House Feb 10, 2026

H 5138: Chatbot Regulation

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "CHATBOT PROTECTION ACT"; AND BY ADDING CHAPTER 80 TO TITLE 39 SO AS TO PROVIDE RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN CHATBOT ACTIVITIES AND TO PROVIDE FOR CIVIL ACTIONS.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill explicitly imposes restrictions on chatbot activities per 'Chatbot Protection Act' summary, aligning with 'oppose' indicators of limiting tech use.90% confidence

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