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SC S0703

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rex Rice

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Origin

Senate

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows municipalities to adopt an ordinance requiring approval from the county governing body before initiating any annexation procedure for property located within that county
  • Creates a new Section 5-3-105 in Chapter 3, Title 5 of the South Carolina Code
  • Makes county approval an optional requirement that municipalities can choose to impose on themselves, rather than a mandatory statewide rule
  • Takes effect upon approval by the Governor

Legislative Description

Municipality May Require County Approval to Annex

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary12/10/2025

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