South Carolina 126th General Assembly Status: Introduced

H 5572 — A JOINT RESOLUTION TO REQUIRE THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES TO DEVELOP, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, COMPREHENSIVE PFAS GUIDELINES THAT, AT MINIMUM, ESTABLISH SCIENCE-BASED THRESHOLDS FOR SAFE AND DANGEROUS LEVELS OF PFAS COMPOUNDS IN DRINKING WATER, SURFACE WATER, GROUNDWATER, AND SOIL; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Last action — Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs (House Journal-page 11)

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced April 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs (House Journal-page 11)

  2. Introduced and read first time (House Journal-page 11)

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 166 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (166)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 5572 do?
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Who sponsors H 5572?
H 5572 is sponsored by Representative Kathy Landing, Representative JA Moore, Representative Joseph M. "Joe" Bustos, and Representative James E. Teeple.
What is the current status of H 5572?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced April 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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