S0832Introduced in the Senate
University Campus Events Zoning
Introduced by Ed Sutton, District 20
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 53-1-20, Relating To College And University Campuses Exempt From The Prohibition On Sunday Public Sports, So As To Define Terms Pertaining To Campus Events And Land Use Approval, To Provide That No County Or Municipality May Prohibit, Restrict, Condition, Delay, Or Require Land Use Approval For Events Held On The Campus Of A State-supported Institution Of Higher Learning Based On Zoning Ordinances Or Land Use Classifications, And To Clarify The Application Of Generally Applicable Safety Laws. - Ratified Title
Where it stands
Act No. 197
June 2, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
5 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate: To Concur · May 14, 2026
35
Yes
7
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
44 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 | No |
| Danny Verdin | 9 | Yes |
| Billy Garrett | 10 | Yes |
| Joshua Kimbrell | 11 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Family and Veterans' Services
Committee report: Favorable Family and Veterans' Services
Amended
Read second time
Roll call Ayes-40 Nays-2
Read third time and sent to House
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
Committee report: Favorable Education and Public Works
Requests for debate-Rep
Amended
Read second time
Roll call Yeas-69 Nays-39
Read third time and returned to Senate with amendments
Concurred in House amendment and enrolled
Roll call Ayes-35 Nays-7
Ratified R 233
Signed By Governor
Effective date 05/18/26
Act No. 197
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