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SC H5091

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jason Luck

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands South Carolina's county code enforcement officer statute to include animal control officers alongside existing litter control officers
  • Authorizes animal control officers with law enforcement certification to exercise custodial arrest powers for enforcement of animal control laws and related violations
  • Limits the number of litter or animal control officers with arrest authority to one per 25,000 county residents, or the number commissioned as of July 1, 2001, whichever is greater
  • Grants counties and municipalities discretion to authorize Class 3 animal control officers to carry firearms when enforcing local animal care and control ordinances

Legislative Description

Animal Control Officers

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

2/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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