South Carolina 126th General Assembly Status: Introduced

H 5742 — A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 4-9-125 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A COUNTY COUNCIL MAY, BY ORDINANCE, PROHIBIT ANNEXATION WITHIN THE COUNTY BY MUNICIPALITIES OR ANY OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE, UNTIL A COMPREHENSIVE INFRASTRUCTURE IMPACT STUDY AND MITIGATION PLAN HAS BEEN COMPLETED AND APPROVED BY THE COUNTY COUNCIL.

Last action — Referred to Committee on Judiciary

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced June 25, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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In plain language

The bill allows counties to limit annexation by municipalities until an impact study is approved.

This bill enables county councils in South Carolina to prohibit annexation by municipalities unless a comprehensive infrastructure impact study and mitigation plan is completed and approved. This aims to ensure that annexation is carefully considered in relation to local infrastructure needs.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means that any changes to local governance and community boundaries will consider the infrastructure needs of families.

Summary

Annexation

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred to Committee on Judiciary

  2. Introduced and read first time

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 169 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (169)

169 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 5742 do?
Annexation
Who sponsors H 5742?
H 5742 is sponsored by Representative Phillip Bowers.
What is the current status of H 5742?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced June 25, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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