Technology

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 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 · 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 · Senate May 6, 2026

S 896: 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 REMEDIES.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill creates 'Chatbot Protection Act' with restrictions on chatbot activities for consumer protection, aligning with regulatory support for digital rights and data privacy in technology.90% confidence

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in committee · South Carolina · House Feb 18, 2026

H 5206: Health insurance

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 25 TO CHAPTER 71, TITLE 38 SO AS TO PROVIDE CIRCUMSTANCES THAT MUST BE CONSIDERED WHEN A HEALTH INSURER USES ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO MAKE DETERMINATIONS RELATING TO PRIOR AUTHORIZATIONS, TO PROVIDE CERTAIN DISCLOSURES TO ENROLLEES, AND TO PROVIDE DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS FOR VIOLATIONS.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates insurers consider specific circumstances when using AI for prior authorizations, requires disclosures to enrollees, and imposes disciplinary actions for violations - directly protecting patient rights and ensuring transparency in hea...95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates considerations, disclosures, and penalties for AI use in health insurance, promoting transparency and consumer protection in AI-driven decisions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · South Carolina · House Feb 24, 2026

H 5253: Ai in education

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-28-195 SO AS TO ESTABLISH LIMITATIONS AND SAFEGUARDS GOVERNING THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, TO REQUIRE PARENTAL NOTICE AND CONSENT, TO ENSURE HUMAN AND TEACHER OVERSIGHT, TO PROTECT STUDENT DATA, TO DEFINE TERMS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR ENFORCEMENT AND REMEDIES.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes safeguards, parental consent, and student data protection for AI use in public schools, aligning with educational protection goals.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes data privacy safeguards for AI in schools, requiring parental consent and oversight to protect student data, aligning with privacy protection indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Feb 26, 2026

S 963: Artificial intelligence, consumer protection

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "CONSUMER PROTECTIONS IN INTERACTIONS WITH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SYSTEMS ACT" BY ADDING CHAPTER 31 TO TITLE 37 SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, PROHIBIT ALGORITHMIC DISCRIMINATION ARISING FROM THE USE OF HIGH-RISK ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SYSTEMS.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits algorithmic discrimination from high-risk AI systems, protecting workers from biased employment decisions in hiring and workplace practices.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits algorithmic discrimination in high-risk AI systems, directly regulating AI for consumer protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate May 6, 2026

S 920: Health insurance

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 25 TO CHAPTER 71, TITLE 38 SO AS TO PROVIDE CIRCUMSTANCES THAT MUST BE CONSIDERED WHEN A HEALTH INSURER USES ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO MAKE DETERMINATIONS RELATING TO PRIOR AUTHORIZATIONS, TO PROVIDE CERTAIN DISCLOSURES TO ENROLLEES, AND TO PROVIDE DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS FOR VIOLATIONS.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRegulates AI use in health insurance prior authorizations with disclosure requirements and disciplinary actions, protecting enrollee rights.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates AI use in health insurance with disclosure requirements and penalties, promoting transparency and consumer protection in AI-driven decisions.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · South Carolina · House Feb 18, 2026

H 5209: South Carolina Social Media Regulation Act

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 9 TO CHAPTER 5, TITLE 39 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT SOCIAL MEDIA COMPANIES SHALL VERIFY THE AGE OF ACCOUNT HOLDERS, TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS FOR MINOR ACCOUNT HOLDERS, TO PROVIDE FOR PARENTAL CONSENT, TO PROVIDE THAT THE ATTORNEY GENERAL MAY RECEIVE COMPLAINTS, TO PROVIDE FOR A PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION, AND TO PROVIDE FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires age verification, parental consent, and regulates social media for minor safety under consumer protection, aligning with tech regulation for user protection.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Social Media

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Feb 18, 2026

S 932: Digital Choice Act

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "DIGITAL CHOICE ACT" BY ADDING CHAPTER 31 TO TITLE 37 SO AS TO DEFINE TERMS RELATED TO DIGITAL CHOICE AND SOCIAL MEDIA; TO ESTABLISH THE FORMAT IN WHICH A SOCIAL MEDIA SERVICE MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER WITH A COPY OF THE CONSUMER'S PERSONAL DATA UPON REQUEST; TO REQUIRE A SOCIAL MEDIA COMPANY TO IMPLEMENT DATA INTEROPERABILITY INTERFACES; TO ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS FOR DATA SHARING BETWEEN SOCIAL MEDIA SERVICES; TO PROVIDE CIVIL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS CHAPTER; AND TO ALLOW CONSUMERS CERTAIN RIGHTS.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires social media data access, interoperability, and sharing rules - enhancing user data privacy and control per bill's explicit mandates.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy Social Media

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