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SC H5239

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/24/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Bustos

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 16-23-420(D) of the South Carolina Code regarding possession of firearms on school property
  • Clarifies that members of the Armed Forces of the United States are exempt from the school firearms prohibition only while acting within the scope of their official duties
  • Changes language from general "member of the armed forces" exemption to require the individual be "duly authorized" and performing official duties
  • Existing exemptions remain for guards, law enforcement officers, military science students, and married students in school apartments with authorization
  • Takes effect upon approval by the Governor

Legislative Description

Firearms on campus

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

2/24/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/24/2026

Full Bill Text

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