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SC S0735

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Carlisle Kennedy

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Origin

Senate

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Prohibition of Sanctuary Jurisdictions Act" which defines sanctuary jurisdictions as political subdivisions that prohibit sharing immigration status information or complying with Department of Homeland Security detainer requests

  • Prohibits state funds from being allocated to any jurisdiction determined by a court to be a sanctuary jurisdiction, and requires return of state funding plus a civil penalty of $5,000 to $25,000

  • Waives sovereign immunity for sanctuary jurisdictions, making them liable for actual and punitive damages from acts committed by unauthorized aliens within their boundaries

  • Requires SLED to publish an annual Immigration Compliance Report by December 31st, with the State Treasurer withholding Local Government Fund disbursements from non-compliant counties and municipalities

  • Mandates that illegal aliens detained by state or local law enforcement cannot be released into the community and must be held until transferred to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, regardless of the offense charged

Legislative Description

Sanctuary Jurisdictions and Release of Illegal Aliens

Last Action

Scrivener's error corrected

1/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary12/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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