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SC H4613
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Melissa Oremus
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AI Summary
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Prohibits credit card payment processors from charging swipe fees (transaction fees) on the sales tax portion of retail transactions in South Carolina
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Requires point-of-sale systems to automatically exclude sales tax amounts from fee calculations
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Defines "credit card payment processor" as companies that facilitate electronic transactions enabling businesses to accept credit card payments
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Grants the Department of Consumer Affairs authority to create regulations implementing the law, with consultation from the Department of Revenue as needed
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Takes effect upon approval by the Governor
Legislative Description
Sales Tax Swipe Fee Fairness Act
Last Action
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: White
1/20/2026
Committee Referrals
Labor, Commerce and Industry12/16/2025
Full Bill Text
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