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SC H4685

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bill Taylor

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Repeals South Carolina Code Section 16-17-560, which currently makes it an offense to assault, intimidate, fire from employment, or eject from property citizens based on their political opinions or exercise of civil rights

  • Takes effect immediately upon approval by the Governor

  • Removes existing legal protections against political discrimination and retaliation in employment and property contexts

Legislative Description

Assault or intimidation on account of political opinions

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary12/16/2025

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