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SC H4766

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Marvin Smith

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates a legal framework for Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) in South Carolina by adding Chapter 58 to Title 33, recognizing DAOs as a form of limited liability company

  • Requires DAOs to file articles of organization with the Secretary of State, specify either member-managed or algorithmically managed governance, and include "DAO," "LAO," or "LLC" in their name

  • Protects DAO members from personal liability for organization debts and obligations, except in cases of fraud, knowing law violations, or willful misconduct

  • Mandates annual reporting to the Secretary of State including operational status, governance updates, smart contract changes, and major security incidents

  • Requires DAOs to comply with applicable federal securities and commodities laws, as well as anti-money laundering and know-your-customer requirements when applicable

Legislative Description

SC Decentralized Autonomous Organization Act

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Labor, Commerce and Industry12/16/2025

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