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SC H4566

Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Hamilton Grant

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Formally censures Representative Stephen Frank for making statements calling two House colleagues "retarded" and "functionally retarded"

  • Charges Representative Frank with violating Rule 3.6 of the House Rules regarding decorum, which prohibits personal attacks and disrespect toward members

  • Invokes Section 12, Article III of the South Carolina Constitution, which authorizes each legislative chamber to punish members for disorderly behavior

  • Declares the statements constitute conduct unbecoming a House member and have brought dishonor to Representative Frank, the State of South Carolina, and its citizens

Legislative Description

Censure of House member

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Ethics

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Ethics12/16/2025

Full Bill Text

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