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SC H5110

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

James Teeple

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Greenbelt projects receiving public incentives to acquire land must make that land accessible to the public within three years of acquisition
  • "Greenbelt project" is defined as public or quasi-public efforts to preserve open space, agricultural land, natural resources, or environmentally sensitive areas through land acquisition, conservation easements, zoning, or economic incentives
  • "Public incentive" broadly includes tax credits, deductions, exemptions, fees in lieu of taxes, appropriations, subsidies, rebates, Governor's Closing Fund awards, and other discretionary state assistance to attract or retain business
  • Projects violating the public access requirement must repay all public incentives received, with interest, within 24 months of the violation
  • Adds new Section 10-1-220 to Title 10, Chapter 1 of the South Carolina Code, effective upon Governor's approval

Legislative Description

Greenbelt access

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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