South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
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H. 4801
STATUS INFORMATION
General Bill
Sponsors: Reps. McDaniel and King
Document Path: LC-0376VR26.docx
Prefiled in the House on December 16, 2025
Currently residing in the House Committee on Ways and Means
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
| Date | Body | Action Description with journal page number |
|---|---|---|
| 12/16/2025 | House | Prefiled |
| 12/16/2025 | House | Referred to Committee on Ways and Means |
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TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 43-5-250 SO AS TO EXEMPT INDIVIDUALS CONVICTED OF CERTAIN CRIMES FROM FEDERAL ELIGIBILITY RESTRICTIONS TO RECEIVE PUBLIC ASSISTANCE.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Article 1, Chapter 5, Title 43 of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:
Section 43-5-250. The State of South Carolina opts out of 21 U.S.C. Section 862a, which would make an otherwise eligible individual who has been convicted pursuant to state or federal law of certain drug-related offenses identified in 21 U.S.C. Section 862a(a) ineligible for benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and the Family Independence Program. In so doing, the State of South Carolina exempts any or all individuals domiciled in the State from application of 21 U.S.C. Section 862a.
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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