H5280Introduced in the House
Immigration Law Enforcement and Local Government
Introduced by Steven Long, District 37
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 5-7-320 So As To Prohibit Municipalities From Restricting Enforcement Of Federal Immigration Laws Or Limiting Information Regarding Citizenship Or Immigration Status, And Permit The Attorney General To Bring A Civil Action And Establish A Right Of Action For Certain Citizens; And By Amending Section 6-1-170, Relating To Preemption Of Local Ordinance Relating To Immigration, So As To Prohibit Political Subdivisions From Restricting Enforcement Of Federal Immigration Laws Or Limiting Information Regarding Citizenship Or Immigration Status, And Permit The Attorney General To Bring A Civil Action And Establish A Right Of Action For Certain Citizens.
Where it stands
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
February 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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