Sen. Brian Adams

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 27-48-10 SO AS TO PROVIDE DEFINTIONS FOR THE CHAPTER; BY ADDING SECTION 27-48-20 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A COUNTY, MUNICIPALITY, OR OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISION MAY DESIGNATE PROPERTY TO BE USED FOR NO LONGER THAN ONE YEAR FOR THE PURPOSES OF PUBLIC CAMPING OR SLEEPING FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING UNSHELTERED HOMELESSNESS; BY ADDING SECTION 27-48-30 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A RESIDENT OF THE COUNTY, MUNICIPALITY, POLITICAL SUBDIVISION, OR AN OWNER OF A BUSINESS LOCATED IN THE COUNTY, MUNICIPALITY, OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION, OR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL MAY BRING A CIVIL ACTION IN ANY COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION TO ENFORCE THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 27-48-20.

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE THE PINEVIEW DIAMOND YOUTH COACH PITCH BASEBALL TEAM AND COACHES ON A REMARKABLE SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON REPRESENTING SOUTH CAROLINA AND WINNING THE 2025 DIAMOND YOUTH BASEBALL DIVISION II 8U COACH PITCH WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP.

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO SALUTE THE PINEVIEW 6U ROOKIE BALL ALL-STAR BASEBALL TEAM AND COACHES FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON CAPTURING THE 2025 DIAMOND YOUTH WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE COLUMBIA GARDEN CLUB UPON THE OCCASION OF ITS CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY AND TO WISH THE CLUB AND ITS MEMBERS MANY MORE YEARS OF CONTINUED SUCCESS.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that officially designates a day to recognize and celebrate multicultural entrepreneurship within South Carolina. It directly affects the state's diverse business community, including owners of Black, Hispanic, Asian American, Pacific Islander, Native American, and European American businesses. The resolution highlights the economic contributions of these groups by citing specific statistics and historical examples of their success in the state. Additionally, it encourages citizens to observe the day with events that honor these entrepreneurs and directs a copy of the resolution to the Mota Crosslinking Business Academy.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR SOUTH CAROLINA VETERANS WHO SERVED IN THE GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM AND TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE SACRIFICES AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE MEN AND WOMEN FROM THIS STATE WHO SERVED IN THIS CONFLICT.

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 14 TO CHAPTER 63, TITLE 59, SO AS TO DEFINE TERMS RELATED TO EDUCATOR SAFETY AND CLASSROOM AUTHORITY; TO INCLUDE RELEVANT EDUCATOR CLASSROOM AUTHORITY; TO PROVIDE FOR REFERRAL, REMOVAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE FOLLOW-UP PROCESSES; TO PROVIDE PROTECTIONS FOR EDUCATORS, ADMINISTRATORS, AND STAFF; TO CREATE DUTIES FOR THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION; AND TO REQUIRE LOCAL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO REVISE THEIR STUDENT AND STAFF CODES OF CONDUCT TO CONFORM WITH THIS ARTICLE WITHIN ONE YEAR OF THE DATE OF ENACTMENT.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RESPECTFULLY REQUEST THAT THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS PROPOSE AN AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE STATES FOR RATIFICATION PROVIDING THAT ONLY CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES MAY QUALIFY TO VOTE IN ANY PRIMARY OR OTHER ELECTION FOR PRESIDENT OR VICE PRESIDENT, FOR ELECTORS FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT, OR FOR SENATOR OR REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR BILL REYNOLDS OF AIKEN COUNTY FOR HIS OUTSTANDING CIVIC LEADERSHIP, DEDICATED COMMUNITY SERVICE, AND EXCEPTIONAL ROLE AS CHAIRMAN OF THE "ALL HANDS ON DECK" CAMPAIGN FOR AIKEN SENIOR LIFE SERVICES AND TO COMMEND HIM FOR MANY YEARS OF VOLUNTEERISM THAT HAS STRENGTHENED THE CITY OF AIKEN AND IMPROVED THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ITS CITIZENS.

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.