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SC H4615

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jordan Pace

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits any entity that hires or employs individuals in the United States on H-1B visas or Optional Practical Training (OPT) visas from receiving state economic development incentives

  • Defines state economic development incentives broadly to include job/employee tax credits, general business tax credits, infrastructure credits, property rehabilitation and housing credits, conservation credits, energy conservation and alternative energy credits, sales tax exemptions, property tax exemptions, and fee in lieu of property tax agreements

  • Adds new Section 11-1-130 to Chapter 1, Title 11 of the South Carolina Code of Laws

  • Takes effect on July 1, 2027

Legislative Description

Economic Development Incentives

Last Action

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: White

1/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means12/16/2025

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