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Proposed South Carolina Firearm Legislation H5163

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: Firearms, college campuses

Description: Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 16-23-20, Relating To The Unlawful Carrying Of Handguns, So As To Clarify That The Prohibition Against Carrying A Handgun Into A School Athletic Event Not Related To Firearms Applies To Elementary Or Secondary Schools, But Not Colleges; And By Repealing Section 16-23-420 Relating To Possession Of A Firearm On School Property.

Session: 126th General Assembly

Last Action: Referred to Committee on Judiciary

Last Action Date: February 11, 2026

Sponsors

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10 sponsors: Lee Gilreath (R); Stephen Frank (R); April Cromer (R); Chris Huff (R); Joe White (R); Sarita Edgerton (R); Jordan Pace (R); Josiah Magnuson (R); Rob Harris (R); Jay Kilmartin (R);

Percentage of House Of Representatives sponsoring bill: 8% (10 of 124)

History
Chamber Date Action
House Feb 11, 2026 Introduced and read first time
House Feb 11, 2026 Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced Feb 11, 2026 state link bill text
Amendments
Title Description Date State Link Text Adopted
There are no amendments to this bill at this time
Votes - Click on description to view vote roll call

There have not been any votes on this bill

Link: link to state bill page

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