South Carolina 126th General Assembly Status: Introduced

H 5745 — A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 50-5-365, RELATING TO LICENSING REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO THE SALE OR TRANSPORTATION OF LIVE OR FRESH FISH OR SALTWATER FISHERY PRODUCTS, AND PENALTIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE IT IS UNLAWFUL TO BUY, RECEIVE, HANDLE, PACK, PROCESS, SHIP, CONSIGN, LAND, POSSESS, SELL, BARTER, OR TRADE RED SNAPPER FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.

Last action — Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

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  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.

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In plain language

The bill makes it unlawful to trade Red Snapper for commercial purposes in South Carolina.

This bill amends existing laws to prohibit the buying, selling, or handling of Red Snapper for commercial use. It also establishes penalties for violations.

Summary

Red Snapper

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

  2. Introduced and read first time

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

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (169)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 5745 do?
Red Snapper
Who sponsors H 5745?
H 5745 is sponsored by Representative Phillip D. Lowe.
What is the current status of H 5745?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced June 25, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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