S0785Introduced in the Senate
University Employee Free Speech
Introduced by Mike Reichenbach, District 31
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws So As To Enact The "remembering Charlie Kirk Act"; By Adding Section 59-101-700 So As To Provide That A Public College Or University Employee May Be Discharged From Employment For Cause For Certain Public Communications; And By Adding Section 59-101-710 So As To Provide That The Commission On Higher Education Shall Develop A Speech Code For Public College Or University Employees That Must Be Adopted And Enforced By The Governing Boards Of The State's Public Colleges And Universities, And To Provide Penalties For A Public College Or University Who Does Not Adopt Or Enforce The Speech Code.
Where it stands
Referred to Committee on Education
January 13, 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 Education
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