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SC H5075

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/29/2026

Primary Sponsor

Travis Moore

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits South Carolina public bodies from collecting, requiring, or disclosing personal information identifying donors, members, volunteers, or supporters of nonprofit organizations
  • Exempts personal information from disclosure under the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act
  • Allows exceptions for campaign finance disclosures, court-issued warrants, litigation discovery with protective orders, and filings with the Secretary of State identifying officers and directors (but not donor information)
  • Establishes civil penalties of at least $2,500 per violation, up to triple damages for intentional violations, plus potential attorney fees
  • Creates a misdemeanor offense for knowing violations, punishable by up to 90 days imprisonment and/or $1,000 fine

Legislative Description

Personal Privacy Protection Act

Last Action

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Wickensimer, Guest

2/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/29/2026

Full Bill Text

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