H5111Introduced in the House
Public Water System Connections
Introduced by Cally Forrest, District 39
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 6-1-200 So As To Define Terms And Prohibit A Political Subdivision From Unreasonably Restricting Private Wells On Agricultural Or Single-family Residential Properties And From Requiring Connection To A Water System If The System Is Unable To Provide Services, Among Other Things. - Ratified Title
Where it stands
Act No. 158
May 26, 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 · May 5, 2026
45
Yes
0
No
1
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 | Absent |
| 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
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Lastinger
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Hartz
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Gibson, McCravy, Reese, Duncan
Amended
Read second time
Roll call Yeas-109 Nays-0
Read third time and sent to Senate
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Recalled from Committee on Judiciary
Read second time
Roll call Ayes-45 Nays-0
Read third time and enrolled
Ratified R 211
Signed By Governor
Effective date 05/15/26
Act No. 158
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