South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
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H. 5325
STATUS INFORMATION
General Bill
Sponsors: Reps. Lastinger, D. Mitchell, Kilmartin, McCravy, Cromer, Duncan, Edgerton, Magnuson, Pace, Harris, Holman, Long, Terribile, Morgan and White
Document Path: LC-0434DG26.docx
Introduced in the House on March 5, 2026
Currently residing in the House Committee on Education and Public Works
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
| Date | Body | Action Description with journal page number |
|---|---|---|
| 3/5/2026 | House | Introduced and read first time (House Journal-page 33) |
| 3/5/2026 | House | Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works (House Journal-page 33) |
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TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 29 TO CHAPTER 1, TITLE 1 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOD OF ABRAHAM, ISAAC, AND JACOB IS THE ONLY TRUE CREATOR GOD RECOGNIZED BY THIS STATE.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Chapter 1, Title 1 of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:
Article 29
God of Abraham, Issac, and Jacob
Section 1-1-1810. The State of South Carolina affirms that the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob is the only true Creator God recognized by this State or political subdivision thereof, including school districts. This recognition is based on the historical and foundational principles referenced in the Declaration of Independence, United States Constitution, and Constitution of this State.
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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