H3049Introduced in the House
Uniform Civil Remedies for Unauthorized Disclosure of Intimate Images Act
Introduced by Weston Newton, District 120
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "uniform Civil Remedies For Unauthorized Disclosure Of Intimate Images Act" By Adding Article 3 To Chapter 75, Title 15 So As To Define Necessary Terms, Create A Civil Action For An Individual Who Suffers Harm From A Person's Intentional Or Threatened Disclosure Of Private, Intimate Images Without Consent, To Provide For The Recovery Of Certain Damages, And To Provide Exceptions To Liability. - Ratified Title
Where it stands
Act No. 131
May 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: House: Concur In Senate Amendments · May 13, 2026
108
Yes
0
No
16
Absent or Not Voting
124 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| William Whitmire | 1 | Yes |
| Adam Duncan | 2 | Yes |
| Phillip Bowers | 3 | Yes |
| Davey Hiott | 4 | Yes |
| Neal Collins | 5 | Yes |
| April Cromer | 6 | Yes |
| Lee Gilreath | 7 | Yes |
| Don Chapman | 8 | Yes |
| Blake Sanders | 9 | Not Voting |
| Thomas Beach | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Judiciary
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Cromer
Amended
Read second time
Roll call Yeas-114 Nays-0
Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
Read third time and sent to Senate
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Committee report: Favorable Judiciary
Amended
Read second time
Roll call Ayes-43 Nays-0
Read third time and returned to House with amendments
Debate adjourned
Concurred in Senate amendment and enrolled
Roll call Yeas-108 Nays-0
Ratified R 170
Signed By Governor
Effective date See Act for Effective Date
Act No. 131
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