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SC S0782

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shane Massey

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Origin

Senate

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 5-1-30 of South Carolina Code governing municipal incorporation requirements
  • Authorizes the Secretary of State to use any reliable and verifiable information based on the latest official U.S. Census to determine population density for proposed municipalities
  • Expands acceptable data sources to include full census blocks, sub census blocks, special census areas identified by the U.S. Census Bureau, and reapportionment data used for redistricting
  • Maintains the existing requirement of at least 300 persons per square mile for municipal incorporation
  • Takes effect upon approval by the Governor

Legislative Description

Determination of Population Density for Municipal Incorporation

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/13/2026

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