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SC S1038
Bill
Status
Engrossed
4/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Shane Massey
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AI Summary
- Designates March 1st of each year as "Religious Liberty Day" in South Carolina
- Commemorates the adoption of the Fundamental Constitutions of Carolina on March 1, 1669, drafted by Anthony Ashley Cooper with philosopher John Locke
- Recognizes South Carolina's claim to establishing the first foundational government guarantee of religious liberty and freedom of worship in the Americas
- Follows the inaugural South Carolina Religious Liberty Conference (January 15, 2025) and Second Annual Conference (January 8, 2026), which included representatives from Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Sikh, and other faith communities
- Adds Section 53-3-340 to the South Carolina Code of Laws, making the designation permanent state law
Legislative Description
Religious Liberty Day
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
4/22/2026
Committee Referrals
Education and Public Works4/22/2026
Family and Veterans Services3/19/2026
Full Bill Text
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