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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
126th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 5-1-30, Relating To Prerequisites To The Issuance Of A Corporate Certificate To A Proposed Municipality So As To Allow The Secretary Of State To Use Any Reliable And Verifiable Information Based On The Latest Official United States Census To Determine Whether A Proposed Municipality Has The Requisite Population Density For Incorporation.
AI Summary
This bill allows the Secretary of State in South Carolina to use a broader range of reliable and verifiable information, derived from the latest official United States Census, to determine if a proposed new municipality meets the required population density of at least three hundred people per square mile for incorporation. This includes using data from full census blocks, sub-census blocks, special census areas, or even reapportionment data used for redistricting, ensuring the most accurate assessment possible when the proposed area doesn't perfectly align with standard census boundaries.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Judiciary (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0782&session=126&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/782_20260113.htm |
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