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Introduced
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
126th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws So As To Enact The "charity Protection Act" By Adding Section 33-56-65 So As To Prohibit A State Agency Or State Official From Imposing Annual Filing Or Reporting Requirements That Are More Burdensome Than The Requirements Established In Chapter 56, Title 33 And To Provide Some Exceptions.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Charity Protection Act," aims to prevent state agencies and officials in South Carolina from imposing annual filing or reporting requirements on charitable organizations that are more demanding than those already outlined in Chapter 56 of Title 33 of the South Carolina Code of Laws. This means that while charities must still comply with existing state regulations, they will be protected from facing additional, more burdensome reporting obligations from state entities, unless specifically mandated by federal law. However, this protection does not extend to situations involving state grants and contracts, fraud investigations, or enforcement actions against a charitable organization for wrongdoing, and these provisions will override any conflicting state statutes or regulations.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry (on 02/19/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0942&session=126&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/942_20260219.htm |
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