H4163Introduced in the House
South Carolina High School Athletic Association
Introduced by Shannon Erickson, District 124
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "south Carolina High School League Oversight And Accountability Act" By Adding Chapter 9 To Title 59 So As To Establish Requirements For Interscholastic Athletic Associations, Organizations, Or Entities As A Condition For Public School Districts, Charter Schools, And Charter School Authorizers To Join, Affiliate With, Pay Dues Or Fees To, Or Otherwise Provide Financial Support To Such Associations, Organizations, Or Entities; By Amending Section 2-2-10, Relating To Definitions Concerning Legislative Oversight Of Executive Departments, So As To Expand The Definition Of "agency" To Include Other Entities As Prescribed By Law; And By Amending Section 2-15-50, Relating To Definitions Concerning The Legislative Audit Council, So As To Expand The Definition Of "state Agencies" To Include Any Interscholastic Athletic Association, Body, Or Entity As Prescribed By Law. - Ratified Title
Where it stands
Act No. 187
June 2, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House: Concur In Senate Amendments · May 13, 2026
112
Yes
0
No
12
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
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Teeple, Guest
Member(s) request name removed as sponsor: C.Mitchell, B.Newton
Member(s) request name removed as sponsor: McGinnis, Willis
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Robbins
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Alexander
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Education and Public Works
Scrivener's error corrected
Debate adjourned until Tues., 3-3-26
Amended
Read second time
Roll call Yeas-112 Nays-0
Scrivener's error corrected
Read third time and sent to Senate
Introduced
Referred to Committee on Education
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Education
Special order, set for May 5, 2026
Committee Amendment Adopted
Read second time
Roll call Ayes-28 Nays-12
Scrivener's error corrected
Amended
Read third time and returned to House with amendments
Roll call Ayes-24 Nays-17
Scrivener's error corrected
Concurred in Senate amendment and enrolled
Roll call Yeas-112 Nays-0
Ratified R 190
Signed By Governor
Effective date 05/18/26
Act No. 187
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