S1038Introduced in the Senate
Religious Liberty Day
Introduced by Shane Massey, District 25
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 53-3-340 So As To Designate The First Day Of March Of Each Year As "religious Liberty Day" In South Carolina.. - Ratified Title
Where it stands
Act No. 201
June 2, 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
111
Yes
0
No
13
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 Family and Veterans' Services
Recalled from Committee on Family and Veterans' Services
Read second time
Roll call Ayes-45 Nays-0
Read third time and sent to House
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Education and Public Works
Debate adjourned
Debate adjourned
Amended
Read second time
Roll call Yeas-111 Nays-0
Read third time and returned to Senate with amendments
Concurred in House amendment and enrolled
Ratified R 244
Signed By Governor
Effective date 05/18/26
Act No. 201
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