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SC H5275
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Steven Long
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AI Summary
- Amends South Carolina Code Section 16-9-460 regarding transporting, concealing, or harboring undocumented aliens within the state
- Eliminates previous exceptions for soup kitchens, crisis counseling, churches/religious 501(c)(3) organizations, short-term shelters, humanitarian shelters, Violence Against Women Act shelters, and healthcare treatment
- Establishes a narrower exception: persons are not in violation only if assistance is provided without intent to further unlawful entry or avoid detection AND the assistance is required by federal law
- Violations remain a felony punishable by up to $5,000 fine, up to 5 years imprisonment, or both
- Convicted individuals are permanently barred from obtaining any professional license offered by the state or its political subdivisions
Legislative Description
Transport or Conceal Undocumented Aliens
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
2/26/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/26/2026
Full Bill Text
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