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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
126th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 1-30-10, Relating To Departments Of State Government, So As To Add The Department Of Consumer Affairs To The Departments Within The Executive Branch Of State Government; By Adding Section 1-30-145 So As To Provide For The Transition Of The Department Of Consumer Affairs To The Executive Branch Of State Government; By Amending Section 37-6-103, Relating To The Definition Of "administrator," So As To Provide That The Administrator Is Appointed By The Governor Upon The Advice And Consent Of The Senate; By Amending Sections 37-6-104(6), 37-6-117(i), 37-6-501 Through 510, 37-6-602, And 37-6-604(b), All Relating To Functions And Duties Of The Commission On Consumer Affairs, So As To Provide For The Dissolution Of The Commission On Consumer Affairs To Be Replaced With An Administrator As The Head Of The Department.
AI Summary
This bill restructures the Department of Consumer Affairs in South Carolina by moving it from a commission-based model to an executive branch department directly appointed by the Governor. Specifically, the bill adds the Department of Consumer Affairs to the list of executive branch departments, establishes that the department will be led by an administrator appointed by the Governor with Senate consent, and dissolves the existing Commission on Consumer Affairs. Key changes include modifying various sections of state law to replace references to the Commission with the new administrator, including requirements for bringing consumer actions, preparing annual reports, and overseeing department operations. The Consumer Advocate position will now be appointed by the administrator, and all existing employees, funds, assets, and contractual obligations of the former Commission will be transferred to the new departmental structure. The bill aims to streamline the department's governance by replacing the nine-member commission with a single administrator directly accountable to the Governor, while maintaining the department's core consumer protection functions.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Roll call Ayes-41 Nays-1 (on 02/25/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0325&session=126&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/325_20250422.htm |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/325_20250416.htm |
| Fiscal Note - S0325 2025-02-06 Introduced | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/fiscalimpactstatements/S0325%202025-02-06%20introduced.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/325_20250212.htm |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/325_20250206.htm |
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