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SC H3182

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Patrick Haddon

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Proposes an amendment to the South Carolina Constitution adding Section 26 to Article I establishing an inalienable right for individuals to save and exchange seeds
  • Grants citizens the right to grow, raise, harvest, produce, and consume food of their own choosing for nourishment, sustenance, bodily health, and well-being
  • Rights are limited by prohibitions against trespassing, theft, poaching, or other abuses of private property rights, public lands, or natural resources
  • Amendment must be approved by qualified electors at the next general election for representatives
  • Takes effect upon approval by the Governor

Legislative Description

Agriculture

Last Action

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Edgerton

2/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary12/5/2024

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