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SC H4724

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

James Burns

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires each county register of deeds in South Carolina to implement a free electronic notification system that alerts property owners via email within 24 hours when documents are recorded containing their name or associated with their property

  • Notifications must include a general description of the recorded document, a unique reference number, and a statement advising the property owner to review the document and contact law enforcement or legal counsel if they suspect fraud

  • Counties may offer additional optional notification methods such as text messages or automated phone calls, and may contract with third-party vendors or use grants to implement the system

  • Provides immunity from liability for the register of deeds, county, and vendors for system failures, notification delays, or matching errors, except in cases of gross negligence or intentional misconduct

  • Implementation deadline set for July 1, 2027, unless extended by the General Assembly

Legislative Description

Property Recording Notification Systems

Last Action

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Duncan

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary12/16/2025

Full Bill Text

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