South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
Legislation Introduced into the Senate

INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

FOR APRIL 16, 2026

S. 1127 (Word version) -- Senator Hembree: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE OUR LADY STAR OF THE SEA LADIES GUILD UPON THE OCCASION OF ITS FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY AND TO COMMEND THE GUILD FOR ITS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

S. 1128 (Word version) -- Senators Gambrell and Cash: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 23-3-537 SO AS TO PROHIBIT REGISTERED SEX OFFENDERS FROM ENTERING UPON, REMAINING IN, OR LOITERING UPON THE GROUNDS OF MUNICIPAL, COUNTY, OR SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT PARKS WITHOUT BEING GIVEN EXPRESSED PERMISSION BY THE PARKS' GOVERNING AUTHORITIES, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.

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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

S. 1129 (Word version) -- Senator Matthews: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE APRIL 2026 AS "DONATE LIFE MONTH" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

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The Senate Resolution was adopted.

H. 3771 (Word version) -- Reps. Hartnett, Erickson, M. M. Smith, Wetmore, Bradley, Stavrinakis, Hewitt, Hager, Lawson, Teeple, Schuessler, Brewer, Herbkersman, Landing, Bustos, Spann-Wilder, Kirby, Gilliard and Rivers: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 50-23-37 SO AS TO REQUIRE OWNERS OF CERTAIN BOATS ANCHORED IN THE WATERS OF THIS STATE TO MAINTAIN MARINE RECOVERY INSURANCE ON THEIR BOATS, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry.

H. 4611 (Word version) -- Reps. T. Moore, Collins, C. Mitchell, B. Newton, Pope, Clyburn, Spann-Wilder, Martin, Teeple, Schuessler, Hewitt, Willis, M. M. Smith, Erickson, Weeks, Hartnett, Bowers, Reese, Lastinger and Govan: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTIONS 8-11-150 AND 8-11-151, BOTH RELATING TO PAID PARENTAL LEAVE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PAID PARENTAL LEAVE APPLIES TO STILLBIRTHS.

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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

H. 5173 (Word version) -- Reps. Hewitt, Bannister, G. M. Smith and M. M. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 44-7-130, RELATING TO HEALTHCARE FACILITY DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DEFINITION OF HOSPITAL.

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Read the first time and referred to the Committee on Medical Affairs.

Last Updated: April 16, 2026 at 3:18 PM