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SC H4606

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Wendell Jones

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows counties to designate "Veteran Housing Priority Zones" in census tracts with documented veteran homelessness, requiring local governments to complete zoning and permitting for veteran-supportive housing projects within 45 days or less

  • Creates a statewide landlord guarantee program administered by the Department of Veterans' Affairs, reimbursing landlords up to $3,500 for damages or unpaid rent from veteran tenants using housing vouchers

  • Enables faith-based and nonprofit organizations to apply for grants to establish veteran transitional housing, with priority given to counties lacking existing units

  • Addresses findings that South Carolina veterans face disproportionate homelessness rates and that federal voucher programs alone are insufficient due to landlord denials and slow development processes

Legislative Description

Veteran Housing Stability & Security Act

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs12/16/2025

Full Bill Text

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