H3569Introduced in the House
Domestic violence in rental properties
Introduced by Marvin Smith, District 99
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 27-40-350 So As To Provide That Residential Tenants Who Are Victims Of Certain Domestic Violence Offenses May Terminate A Rental Agreement And To Provide For Necessary Requirements; And By Amending Section 27-40-210, Relating To Definitions, So As To Define Terms. - Ratified Title
Where it stands
Act No. 184
June 2, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: House: Adopt Amendment 1a Amendment Number 1a · May 13, 2026
101
Yes
0
No
23
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 | Yes |
| Thomas Beach | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Davis
Scrivener's error corrected
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Wetmore
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Judiciary
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Henderson-Myers
Scrivener's error corrected
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Erickson, Rivers, Gilliard
Amended
Read second time
Roll call Yeas-108 Nays-0
Read third time and sent to Senate
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Scrivener's error corrected
Committee report: Favorable Judiciary
Amended
Scrivener's error corrected
Amended
Read second time
Amended
Read third time and returned to House with amendments
Roll call Ayes-42 Nays-4
Senate amendment amended
Returned to Senate with amendments
Roll call Yeas-101 Nays-0
Concurred in House amendment and enrolled
Ratified R 180
Signed By Governor
Effective date 05/18/26
Act No. 184
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