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SC S1007

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Davis

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Origin

Senate

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Franchise Act of 2026" by adding Chapter 45 to Title 41 of the South Carolina Code
  • Defines "direct and immediate control" as authority over day-to-day decisions affecting essential employment terms including wages, benefits, scheduling, hiring, discharge, discipline, supervision, and direction
  • Establishes that franchisors are NOT deemed employers of franchisees or their employees for purposes of workers compensation, unemployment benefits, and civil rights regulations
  • Franchisors become employers only if they directly and immediately control essential employment terms—setting brand standards, offering training materials, or establishing minimum requirements does not constitute such control
  • Preserves franchisor liability under federal laws (Fair Labor Standards Act, National Labor Relations Act) and when they do exercise direct control over employment terms

Legislative Description

Franchise businesses

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Labor, Commerce and Industry3/12/2026

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