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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
June 25, 2026 SC H 3558 Amends the Qualifications and Duties of Commissioners of Constitutional Conventions Veto Override Passed - Senate (20 - 5)
May 13, 2026 SC H 3558 Amends the Qualifications and Duties of Commissioners of Constitutional Conventions Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 2)
April 30, 2026 SC H 4270 Requires Eviction Filings to be Removed from Public Records After Seven Years Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 4)
Feb. 24, 2026 SC H 4216 Amends State Income Tax Rates Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 5)
May 28, 2025 SC H 4025 Appropriates $14.4 Billion Funds for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 State Budget Conference Report Adopted - Senate (37 - 5)
May 8, 2025 SC S 156 Establishes a New Felony Offense of Fentanyl-Induced Homicide Conference Report Adopted - Senate (44 - 1)
May 8, 2025 SC S 29 Amends Laws on Sexual Exploitation of Minors Conference Report Adopted - Senate (45 - 0)
May 7, 2025 SC H 3309 Authorizes Santee Cooper and Dominion Energy to Enter Into an Agreement to Build a Gas Powerplant Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (35 - 11)
May 6, 2025 SC H 3813 Amends Regulations on Bear Hunting in Game Zone 1 Conference Report Adopted - Senate (45 - 0)
May 1, 2025 SC H 3127 Repeals the Mandatory Minimum of 90 Days for a First Offense of Failure to Stop that Doesn't Involve Injury or Death Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 5)
May 1, 2025 SC H 3058 Prohibits Unlawful Dissemination of Intimate or Digitally Forged Images Without Consent Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 0)
April 29, 2025 SC S 62 Establishes a State Education Scholarship Trust Fund to Authorize Private School Tuition Payments Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 11)
April 15, 2025 SC H 3497 Reduces Liquor Liability Costs for Bars and Restaurants Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 5)
April 3, 2025 SC H 3309 Authorizes Santee Cooper and Dominion Energy to Enter Into an Agreement to Build a Gas Powerplant Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 3)
March 26, 2025 SC S 244 Amends Liability Rules, Damage Awards, and Insurance Requirements for Bars, Restaurants, and Nonprofit Organizations Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 7)
March 11, 2025 SC S 345 Prohibits the Hunting, Taking, or Attempt of Hunting or Taking of Turkey on Baited Area Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 0)
Feb. 25, 2025 SC H 3523 Amends State Law on Organized Retail Crime and Retail Theft Bill Passed - Senate (43 - 0)
Feb. 4, 2025 SC S 62 Establishes a State Education Scholarship Trust Fund to Authorize Private School Tuition Payments Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 9)
May 8, 2024 SC H 5118 Requires Privatization of the Dominion Energy Company Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 2)
May 2, 2024 SC H 4624 Prohibits Gender Affirming Care for Minors Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 8)
March 6, 2024 SC H 3594 Authorizes Permitless Carriage of Firearms by Eligible Adults Conference Report Adopted - Senate (28 - 18)
Feb. 21, 2024 SC S 915 Establishes the Executive Office of Health and Policy Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 1)
Feb. 13, 2024 SC S 423 Authorizes Medical Cannabis Use for Adults Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 19)
Feb. 1, 2024 SC H 3594 Authorizes Permitless Carriage of Firearms by Eligible Adults Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 15)
June 14, 2023 SC H 4023 Amends the South Carolina Code of Laws to Renew the First Steps Program Conference Report Adopted - Senate (36 - 0)
May 10, 2023 SC H 3728 Prohibits Certain Topics From Being Discussed in Public Schools Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 10)
May 4, 2023 SC S 120 Authorizes the State to Buy Lethal Injection Drugs Without Disclosing Manufacturer Company Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 6)
May 4, 2023 SC S 363 Prohibits Squat Vehicles and Certain Kinds of Vehicle Modifications Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (37 - 1)
March 23, 2023 SC S 576 Prohibits Citizens of "Foreign Adversary" Nations from Buying Property in the State Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 5)
March 15, 2023 SC S 285 Expands "Academic Choice in Education" Program Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 9)
March 14, 2023 SC S 459 Expands Alcohol Sales at Airports Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 12)
Feb. 22, 2023 SC S 153 Classifies the Trafficking of Fentanyl as a Felony Bill Passed - Senate (45 - 0)
Feb. 9, 2023 SC S 474 Amends Abortion Laws Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 12)
Jan. 31, 2023 SC S 39 Increases Access to Education Savings Accounts Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 15)
Sept. 8, 2022 SC H 5399 Prohibits All Abortions Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 16)
June 15, 2022 SC H 4776 Establishes the Medical Ethics and Diversity Act Conference Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 13)
June 15, 2022 SC S 233 Amends Law Regarding Property Tax Exemptions Conference Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 12)
May 10, 2022 SC S 614 Establishes an "Unorganized Militia" for Any Individual Over the Age of 17 Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 15)
May 4, 2022 SC H 4608 Limits Participation in Women's Sports on Basis of Sex Assigned at Birth Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 10)
May 4, 2022 SC H 4161 Amends Law Relating to Gaming Machines Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 6)
May 3, 2022 SC H 3006 Prohibits Debt Agencies from Collecting School Lunch or Breakfast Debt Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 0)
April 6, 2022 SC H 3126 Prohibits Political Subdivisions from Accepting Federal Funds to Enforce Unlawful Mask Mandates Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 12)
March 31, 2022 SC S 11 Authorizes Paid Parental Leave for State Employees Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 0)
March 22, 2022 SC S 1090 Establishes Retroactive Provisions for Unemployment Claims Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 7)
March 16, 2022 SC S 133 Rescinds Federal Appropriations Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 16)
March 9, 2022 SC H 3205 Authorizes the State of South Carolina to Join a "Convention of States" Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 13)
March 1, 2022 SC S 1090 Establishes Retroactive Provisions for Unemployment Claims Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 9)
Feb. 9, 2022 SC S 150 Authorizes Certain Forms of Medical Cannabis Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 15)
Jan. 25, 2022 SC S 290 Repeals the "Certificate of Need" Law for Health Care Facilities Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 6)
Jan. 20, 2022 SC S 865 Amends Congressional District Boundaries Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 15)
May 6, 2021 SC H 3094 Authorizes Individuals with Concealed Carry Permits to Open Carry Firearms Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 16)
April 8, 2021 SC S 177 Prohibits Business from Firing Employees if they Don't Get Vaccinated Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 7)
April 8, 2021 SC S 685 Authorizes College Athletes to be Paid for the Use of their Likeness Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 21)
March 31, 2021 SC S 499 Requires Legislative Oversight Over Governor Election Commission Appointments Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 7)
March 25, 2021 SC H 3011 Increases Penalties for Driving in the Left Lane on the Interstate for Extended Periods of Time Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0)
March 9, 2021 SC S 571 Expands Availability of Naloxone (Narcan) Prescriptions to Patients Under Certain Circumstances Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0)
March 4, 2021 SC H 3609 Increases Teacher Salaries Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 0)
March 2, 2021 SC S 200 Establishes the Electric Chair as the Default Method of Execution Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 11)
Feb. 25, 2021 SC S 147 Establishes COVID-19 Liability Protections for Businesses Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 3)
Jan. 28, 2021 SC S 0001 Prohibits Abortion After Fetal Heartbeat is Detected Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 13)
Sept. 23, 2020 SC H 3780 Expands Internet Access to Rural Communities Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0)
Sept. 15, 2020 SC H 4831 Prohibits the Release of Non-Native Species Into the Wild Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 0)
May 12, 2020 SC H 3411 Establishes Allocations of Federal COVID-19 Appropriations to the State Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (33 - 8)
March 17, 2020 SC H 4014 Appropriates Funds for the COVID-19 Public Health Response Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 0)
March 4, 2020 SC H 3967 Establishes Requirements for the Treatment of Female Inmates Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 0)
May 21, 2019 SC H 4000 Establishes a State Budget for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Conference Report Adopted - Senate (32 - 8)
May 20, 2019 SC H 4243 Authorizes Tax Incentives for Carolina Panthers Training Facilities Conference Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 17)
Jan. 29, 2019 SC S 176 Authorizes Death Penalty by Firing Squad Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 13)
May 31, 2016 SC S 1258 Amends Structure and Funding of Department of Transportation Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 10)
March 9, 2016 SC H 3579 Appropriates Funds for Highways Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 15)
March 8, 2016 SC H 3114 Prohibits Abortions After 20 Weeks Conference Report Adopted - Senate (36 - 9)
June 4, 2014 SC H 4701 2014-2015 Budget Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (34 - 10)
March 19, 2014 SC H 3101 Prohibits Implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 Bill Failed - Senate (9 - 33)
June 22, 2011 SC H 3700 2011-2012 Budget Conference Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 17)
May 11, 2011 SC H 3003 Voter ID Conference Report Adopted - Senate (26 - 16)
Date No. Title Outcome
6/25 H 3558 Amends the Qualifications and Duties of Commissioners of Constitutional Conventions Veto Override Passed - Senate (20 - 5)
5/13 H 3558 Amends the Qualifications and Duties of Commissioners of Constitutional Conventions Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 2)
4/30 H 4270 Requires Eviction Filings to be Removed from Public Records After Seven Years Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 4)
2/24 H 4216 Amends State Income Tax Rates Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 5)
5/28 H 4025 Appropriates $14.4 Billion Funds for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 State Budget Conference Report Adopted - Senate (37 - 5)
5/08 S 156 Establishes a New Felony Offense of Fentanyl-Induced Homicide Conference Report Adopted - Senate (44 - 1)
5/08 S 29 Amends Laws on Sexual Exploitation of Minors Conference Report Adopted - Senate (45 - 0)
5/07 H 3309 Authorizes Santee Cooper and Dominion Energy to Enter Into an Agreement to Build a Gas Powerplant Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (35 - 11)
5/06 H 3813 Amends Regulations on Bear Hunting in Game Zone 1 Conference Report Adopted - Senate (45 - 0)
5/01 H 3127 Repeals the Mandatory Minimum of 90 Days for a First Offense of Failure to Stop that Doesn't Involve Injury or Death Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 5)
5/01 H 3058 Prohibits Unlawful Dissemination of Intimate or Digitally Forged Images Without Consent Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 0)
4/29 S 62 Establishes a State Education Scholarship Trust Fund to Authorize Private School Tuition Payments Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 11)
4/15 H 3497 Reduces Liquor Liability Costs for Bars and Restaurants Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 5)
4/03 H 3309 Authorizes Santee Cooper and Dominion Energy to Enter Into an Agreement to Build a Gas Powerplant Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 3)
3/26 S 244 Amends Liability Rules, Damage Awards, and Insurance Requirements for Bars, Restaurants, and Nonprofit Organizations Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 7)
3/11 S 345 Prohibits the Hunting, Taking, or Attempt of Hunting or Taking of Turkey on Baited Area Bill Passed - Senate (41 - 0)
2/25 H 3523 Amends State Law on Organized Retail Crime and Retail Theft Bill Passed - Senate (43 - 0)
2/04 S 62 Establishes a State Education Scholarship Trust Fund to Authorize Private School Tuition Payments Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 9)
5/08 H 5118 Requires Privatization of the Dominion Energy Company Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 2)
5/02 H 4624 Prohibits Gender Affirming Care for Minors Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 8)
3/06 H 3594 Authorizes Permitless Carriage of Firearms by Eligible Adults Conference Report Adopted - Senate (28 - 18)
2/21 S 915 Establishes the Executive Office of Health and Policy Bill Passed - Senate (44 - 1)
2/13 S 423 Authorizes Medical Cannabis Use for Adults Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 19)
2/01 H 3594 Authorizes Permitless Carriage of Firearms by Eligible Adults Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 15)
6/14 H 4023 Amends the South Carolina Code of Laws to Renew the First Steps Program Conference Report Adopted - Senate (36 - 0)
5/10 H 3728 Prohibits Certain Topics From Being Discussed in Public Schools Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 10)
5/04 S 120 Authorizes the State to Buy Lethal Injection Drugs Without Disclosing Manufacturer Company Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 6)
5/04 S 363 Prohibits Squat Vehicles and Certain Kinds of Vehicle Modifications Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (37 - 1)
3/23 S 576 Prohibits Citizens of "Foreign Adversary" Nations from Buying Property in the State Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 5)
3/15 S 285 Expands "Academic Choice in Education" Program Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 9)
3/14 S 459 Expands Alcohol Sales at Airports Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 12)
2/22 S 153 Classifies the Trafficking of Fentanyl as a Felony Bill Passed - Senate (45 - 0)
2/09 S 474 Amends Abortion Laws Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 12)
1/31 S 39 Increases Access to Education Savings Accounts Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 15)
9/08 H 5399 Prohibits All Abortions Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 16)
6/15 H 4776 Establishes the Medical Ethics and Diversity Act Conference Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 13)
6/15 S 233 Amends Law Regarding Property Tax Exemptions Conference Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 12)
5/10 S 614 Establishes an "Unorganized Militia" for Any Individual Over the Age of 17 Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 15)
5/04 H 4608 Limits Participation in Women's Sports on Basis of Sex Assigned at Birth Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 10)
5/04 H 4161 Amends Law Relating to Gaming Machines Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 6)
5/03 H 3006 Prohibits Debt Agencies from Collecting School Lunch or Breakfast Debt Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 0)
4/06 H 3126 Prohibits Political Subdivisions from Accepting Federal Funds to Enforce Unlawful Mask Mandates Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 12)
3/31 S 11 Authorizes Paid Parental Leave for State Employees Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 0)
3/22 S 1090 Establishes Retroactive Provisions for Unemployment Claims Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 7)
3/16 S 133 Rescinds Federal Appropriations Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 16)
3/09 H 3205 Authorizes the State of South Carolina to Join a "Convention of States" Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 13)
3/01 S 1090 Establishes Retroactive Provisions for Unemployment Claims Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 9)
2/09 S 150 Authorizes Certain Forms of Medical Cannabis Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 15)
1/25 S 290 Repeals the "Certificate of Need" Law for Health Care Facilities Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 6)
1/20 S 865 Amends Congressional District Boundaries Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 15)
5/06 H 3094 Authorizes Individuals with Concealed Carry Permits to Open Carry Firearms Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 16)
4/08 S 177 Prohibits Business from Firing Employees if they Don't Get Vaccinated Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 7)
4/08 S 685 Authorizes College Athletes to be Paid for the Use of their Likeness Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 21)
3/31 S 499 Requires Legislative Oversight Over Governor Election Commission Appointments Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 7)
3/25 H 3011 Increases Penalties for Driving in the Left Lane on the Interstate for Extended Periods of Time Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0)
3/09 S 571 Expands Availability of Naloxone (Narcan) Prescriptions to Patients Under Certain Circumstances Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0)
3/04 H 3609 Increases Teacher Salaries Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 0)
3/02 S 200 Establishes the Electric Chair as the Default Method of Execution Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 11)
2/25 S 147 Establishes COVID-19 Liability Protections for Businesses Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 3)
1/28 S 0001 Prohibits Abortion After Fetal Heartbeat is Detected Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 13)
9/23 H 3780 Expands Internet Access to Rural Communities Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 0)
9/15 H 4831 Prohibits the Release of Non-Native Species Into the Wild Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 0)
5/12 H 3411 Establishes Allocations of Federal COVID-19 Appropriations to the State Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (33 - 8)
3/17 H 4014 Appropriates Funds for the COVID-19 Public Health Response Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 0)
3/04 H 3967 Establishes Requirements for the Treatment of Female Inmates Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 0)
5/21 H 4000 Establishes a State Budget for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Conference Report Adopted - Senate (32 - 8)
5/20 H 4243 Authorizes Tax Incentives for Carolina Panthers Training Facilities Conference Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 17)
1/29 S 176 Authorizes Death Penalty by Firing Squad Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 13)
5/31 S 1258 Amends Structure and Funding of Department of Transportation Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (31 - 10)
3/09 H 3579 Appropriates Funds for Highways Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 15)
3/08 H 3114 Prohibits Abortions After 20 Weeks Conference Report Adopted - Senate (36 - 9)
6/04 H 4701 2014-2015 Budget Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (34 - 10)
3/19 H 3101 Prohibits Implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 Bill Failed - Senate (9 - 33)
6/22 H 3700 2011-2012 Budget Conference Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 17)
5/11 H 3003 Voter ID Conference Report Adopted - Senate (26 - 16)
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