H3020Introduced in the House
Status Offenses
Introduced by Todd Rutherford, District 74
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Sections 63-1-40 And 63-19-20, Both Relating To Status Offenses, So As To Eliminate Playing A Pinball Machine As A Status Offense; And By Repealing Section 63-19-2430 Relating To The Playing Of Pinball Machines By A Minor. - Ratified Title
Where it stands
Act No. 212
June 2, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate: 2nd Reading · April 29, 2026
43
Yes
0
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
46 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Alexander | 1 | Yes |
| Rex Rice | 2 | Yes |
| Richard Cash | 3 | Yes |
| Michael Gambrell | 4 | Yes |
| Thomas Corbin | 5 | Yes |
| Jason Elliott | 6 | Yes |
| Karl Allen | 7 | Yes |
| Ross Turner | 8 | Yes |
| Danny Verdin | 9 | Yes |
| Billy Garrett | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Committee report: Favorable Judiciary
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Atkinson
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: King, Weeks
Read second time
Roll call Yeas-105 Nays-0
Read third time and sent to Senate
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Committee report: Favorable Judiciary
Read second time
Roll call Ayes-42 Nays-1
Read third time and enrolled
Ratified R 167
Signed By Governor
Effective date 05/19/26
Act No. 212
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