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SC S0859

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Margie Matthews

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Origin

Senate

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Reaffirms First Amendment rights to peaceably assemble, petition the government, and engage in lawful protest, including unpopular or dissenting speech, without government interference or retaliation
  • Reaffirms Second Amendment rights of law-abiding individuals to keep and bear arms for self-defense, home protection, and other lawful purposes
  • Declares both First and Second Amendment rights are fundamental, preexisting rights that cannot be diminished through selective enforcement, viewpoint discrimination, or unequal application of law
  • Calls upon all federal, state, and local government entities and law enforcement agencies to respect these constitutional protections in policy and enforcement
  • Directs that a copy of the resolution be forwarded to the Governor and appropriate agencies

Legislative Description

Affirming Fundamental Constitutional Rights

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

1/28/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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