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SC H5157

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Cally Forrest

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Removes the "restricted delivery" requirement from certified mail notices sent to property owners for delinquent property taxes, while maintaining the "return receipt requested" requirement
  • Applies to delinquent tax notices mailed to defaulting taxpayers and grantees of record when the county takes exclusive possession of property for unpaid taxes
  • Also removes the restricted delivery requirement from notices sent 20-45 days before the end of the redemption period for real estate sold at tax sales
  • Allows notices to mortgagees, lessees, and grantees of record to be sent by certified mail with return receipt requested only
  • Takes effect upon approval by the Governor

Legislative Description

Delinquent Notice

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/11/2026

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