S0508Introduced in the Senate
Monuments
Introduced by Danny Verdin, District 9
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 10-1-165, Relating To The Protection Of Certain Monuments And Memorials, So As To Expand The Type Of Monuments Or Memorials That May Not Be Relocated, Removed, Or Disturbed, To Authorize The General Assembly, By Joint Resolution, To Take Actions Regarding Certain Monuments, To Allow For Certain Exceptions, And To Provide The Manner In Which An Affinity Organization May Bring A Civil Action To Prevent Certain Actions Regarding Certain Monuments. - Ratified Title
Where it stands
Act No. 224
June 3, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
6 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate: To Adopt The Conference Report · May 14, 2026
40
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
42 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 | Yes |
| 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 Finance
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Finance
Special order, set for March 31, 2026
Committee Amendment Adopted
Read second time
Amended
Read third time and sent to House
Roll call Ayes-31 Nays-7
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Judiciary
Scrivener's error corrected
Debate adjourned until Tues., 5-5-26
Debate adjourned until Wed., 5-6-26
Requests for debate-Rep
Amended
Read second time
Roll call Yeas-74 Nays-28
Read third time and returned to Senate with amendments
Non-concurrence in House amendment
House insists upon amendment and conference committee appointed Reps. T Moore, Taylor, Govan
Conference committee appointed Verdin, Goldfinch, Sutton
Conference report received and adopted
Roll call Yeas-79 Nays-28
Conference report received and adopted
Roll call Ayes-40 Nays-0
Conference report enrolled for ratificatiom
Ratified R 228
Signed By Governor
Effective date 05/19/26
Act No. 224
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