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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
04/01/2026
04/01/2026
Crossed Over
04/01/2026
04/01/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
126th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "south Carolina State American Sign Language Symbol Act" By Adding Section 1-1-687 So As To Designate The "i Love You" (ily) Hand Gesture As The Official American Sign Language Symbol Of The State Of South Carolina; And By Adding Article 29 To Chapter 1, Title 1 So As To Provide That The Governor's Office And Certain State Agencies Shall Incorporate The "i Love You" Gesture As Appropriate.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "South Carolina State American Sign Language Symbol Act," officially designates the "I Love You" (ILY) hand gesture as the state's American Sign Language (ASL) symbol, with the gesture being defined as extending the thumb, index finger, and pinky while folding down the middle and ring fingers. The bill aims to promote awareness and education about ASL, encourage inclusivity in state programs and public spaces, and honor South Carolina's commitment to accessibility and communication equity, with the Governor's Office and certain state agencies expected to incorporate this symbol where appropriate.
Committee Categories
Education, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (36)
J.A. Moore (D)*,
Justin Bamberg (D),
Phillip Bowers (R),
Jeff Bradley (R),
Mike Burns (R),
Joe Bustos (R),
Bill Chumley (R),
Brandon Cox (R),
Heather Crawford (R),
Sylleste Davis (R),
Gil Gatch (R),
Wendell Gilliard (D),
Hamilton Grant (D),
Val Guest (R),
Brandon Guffey (R),
Kevin Hardee (R),
Chris Hart (D),
Tom Hartnett (R),
Harriet Holman (R),
Lonnie Hosey (D),
Jermaine Johnson (D),
Kathy Landing (R),
Tim McGinnis (R),
Brandon Newton (R),
Melissa Oremus (R),
Tommy Pope (R),
Robert Reese (D),
Robby Robbins (R),
Todd Rutherford (D),
Heath Sessions (R),
Mark Smith (R),
Leon Stavrinakis (D),
James Teeple (R),
Spencer Wetmore (D),
Paul Wickensimer (R),
Mark Willis (R),
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Family and Veterans' Services (on 04/01/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4610&session=126&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/4610_20260331.htm |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/4610_20260326.htm |
| Fiscal Note - H4610 2026-03-25 Amended | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/fiscalimpactstatements/H4610%202026-03-25%20amended.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - H4610 2026-03-23 Updated | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/fiscalimpactstatements/H4610%202026-03-23%20updated.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - H4610 2026-01-13 Introduced | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/fiscalimpactstatements/H4610%202026-01-13%20introduced.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/4610_20251217.htm |
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