South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
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H. 5296
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House Resolution
Sponsors: Reps. W. Newton, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Bowers, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Duncan, Edgerton, Erickson, Ford, Forrest, Frank, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Gilreath, Govan, Grant, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hartz, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Holman, Hosey, Howard, Huff, J.E. Johnson, J.L. Johnson, Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lastinger, Lawson, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Luck, Magnuson, Martin, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, C. Mitchell, D. Mitchell, Montgomery, J. Moore, T. Moore, Morgan, Moss, Neese, B. Newton, Oremus, Pace, Pedalino, Pope, Rankin, Reese, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sanders, Schuessler, Scott, Sessions, G.M. Smith, M.M. Smith, Spann-Wilder, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Teeple, Terribile, Vaughan, Waters, Weeks, Wetmore, White, Whitmire, Wickensimer, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow
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Introduced in the House on March 3, 2026
Adopted by the House on March 3, 2026
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
| Date | Body | Action Description with journal page number |
|---|---|---|
| 3/3/2026 | House | Introduced and adopted |
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VERSIONS OF THIS BILL
A house RESOLUTION
TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE COURAGE, SERVICE, AND SACRIFICE OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S LAW ENFORCEMENT K-9S AND LAW ENFORCEMENT HORSES; TO REMEMBER AND PAY TRIBUTE TO THOSE THAT HAVE LOST THEIR LIVES IN THE LINE OF DUTY; AND TO EXPRESS THE GRATITUDE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THEIR DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF THIS STATE.
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives recognize that law enforcement K-9s and law enforcement horses serve as vital partners to the men and women of law enforcement agencies across this State; and
Whereas, these highly trained law enforcement animals assist in criminal apprehension, narcotics detection, explosives detection, search and rescue operations, tracking of missing persons, crowd control, disaster response, and the protection of their handlers in dangerous and unpredictable situations; and
Whereas, law enforcement K-9s and law enforcement horses routinely face significant risk of injury and death while performing their official duties, often placing them directly in harm's way to safeguard officers and citizens alike; and
Whereas, throughout South Carolina's history, numerous law enforcement animals have suffered injury or made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty while protecting their communities; and
Whereas, the bond between a law enforcement animal and its handler reflects extraordinary trust, discipline, and devotion and exemplifies the highest ideals of public service; and
Whereas, it is fitting and proper for this body to formally recognize the indispensable contributions of these animals and to honor their bravery and sacrifice. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, recognize and honor the courage, service, and sacrifice of South Carolina's law enforcement K-9s and law enforcement horses; remember and pay tribute to those that have lost their lives in the line of duty; and express the gratitude of the South Carolina House of Representatives for their dedicated service to the people of this State.
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