S0851Introduced in the Senate
Protection from Financial Exploitation
Introduced by Thomas Alexander, District 1
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Article 13 To Chapter 3 Of Title 34 So As To Define Terms Pertaining To The Financial Exploitation Of An Eligible Adult, And To Set Forth Processes By Which A Financial Institution May Protect An Eligible Adult, Including Establishing Emergency Contacts For An Eligible Adult To Protect The Eligible Adult. - Ratified Title
Where it stands
Act No. 226
June 3, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: House: Passage Of Bill · May 13, 2026
112
Yes
1
No
11
Absent or Not Voting
124 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| William Whitmire | 1 | Yes |
| Adam Duncan | 2 | Yes |
| Phillip Bowers | 3 | Yes |
| Davey Hiott | 4 | Yes |
| Neal Collins | 5 | Yes |
| April Cromer | 6 | Yes |
| Lee Gilreath | 7 | Yes |
| Don Chapman | 8 | Yes |
| Blake Sanders | 9 | Yes |
| Thomas Beach | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Banking and Insurance
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Banking and Insurance
Committee Amendment Adopted
Read second time
Roll call Ayes-43 Nays-0
Read third time and sent to House
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
Committee report: Favorable Labor, Commerce and Industry
Scrivener's error corrected
Debate adjourned
Debate adjourned
Debate adjourned until Tues., 5-5-26
Requests for debate-Rep
Requests for debate removed-Rep
Debate adjourned
Requests for debate removed-Rep
Read second time
Roll call Yeas-112 Nays-1
Read third time and enrolled
Ratified R 235
Signed By Governor
Effective date 05/19/26
Act No. 226
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