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SC H5277
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Steven Long
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AI Summary
- Prohibits state and local government funds from being used to provide legal representation to individuals who are not U.S. citizens or who are unlawfully present in the United States
- Defines "legal representation" to explicitly include immigration proceedings and appeals
- Adds new Section 11-1-130 to Chapter 1, Title 11 of the South Carolina Code of Laws
- Takes effect immediately upon approval by the Governor
Legislative Description
Prohibit Legal Representation Funding for Unlawfully Present Individuals
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
2/26/2026
Committee Referrals
Ways and Means2/26/2026
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