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SC H5015

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tom Hartnett

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 53-1-20 of the South Carolina Code to define "campus" as property owned, leased, or controlled by state-supported higher education institutions, including stadiums, arenas, athletic facilities, and parking areas
  • Defines "event" as concerts, performances, commencements, lectures, exhibitions, festivals, ceremonies, athletic contests, or similar gatherings approved by the institution's governing board
  • Prohibits counties and municipalities from requiring zoning permits, variances, special exceptions, or any land use approval for events held on state-supported college and university campuses
  • Preserves local authority to enforce building, fire, life safety, health, and traffic regulations, provided they are applied in a content-neutral manner and not used as a pretext for prohibited zoning restrictions
  • Takes effect upon approval by the Governor

Legislative Description

University Campus Events Zoning

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

1/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Education and Public Works1/27/2026

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