H5270Introduced in the House
Public Benefit Request and Immigration Status
Introduced by Steven Long, District 37
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
Writing a plain-English summary of this bill… this can take a few seconds the first time.
Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 8-29-10, Relating To Applicants For Public Benefits And Verification Of Lawful Presence, So As To Require Verification Of Lawful Presence In The United States For Aliens Aged Eighteen Years Or Older Who Apply For Governmental Benefits Administered By This State Unless Otherwise Prohibited By Federal Laws, Rules Or Regulations.
Where it stands
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
February 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
Verify the information
Our commitment to neutrality
We provide factual information only. We never tell you which politicians or bills to support, and we do not rank, score, or endorse anyone.