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Clerk of the Senate

   ADOPTION NO. _____

BILL NO: H.5126  (Reference is to Printer's Date 04/21/26-S.)

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 Senator YOUNG proposes the following amendment (SM PROPERTY TAX BILLS):

 Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 117, GENERAL PROVISIONS, page 585, after line 27, by adding an appropriately numbered new proviso to read:

/ (GP: Property Tax Bill Payments � Third-Party Authorization) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, for the current fiscal year, any person, including but not limited to individuals, corporations, associations, nonprofit organizations, or other entities, may pay the property tax bill for any real or personal property located in South Carolina. County treasurers and auditors shall accept such payments made on behalf of the property owner of record without requiring proof of authorization from the owner, provided the payment includes the correct tax notice number, parcel identification number, or other sufficient identifying information as required by the county. Payment by a third-party does not confer any ownership interest, lien rights (beyond standard redemption rights under existing law), or other legal claim to the property. Counties may continue to apply standard processing, convenience fees (if any), and receipt procedures to such payments. This provision applies to taxes billed or due during Fiscal Year 2026-27. / 

 Renumber sections to conform.

 Amend sections, totals and title to conform.