South Carolina 126th General Assembly Status: Introduced

S 0879 — A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 14-11-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE TERMS OF MASTERS-IN-EQUITY BEGIN JULY 1.

Last action — Referred to Committee on Judiciary (House Journal-page 16)

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 03, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled -6% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Failed a recorded vote

    Failed 1 recorded vote so far — a real headwind.

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Summary

Master-in-EquityTerms of Office

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred to Committee on Judiciary (House Journal-page 16)

  2. Introduced and read first time (House Journal-page 16)

  3. Read third time and sent to House (Senate Journal-page 12)

  4. Roll call Ayes-45 Nays-0 (Senate Journal-page 71)

  5. Read second time (Senate Journal-page 71)

  6. Committee report: Favorable Judiciary (Senate Journal-page 4)

  7. Referred to Committee on Judiciary (Senate Journal-page 5)

  8. Introduced and read first time (Senate Journal-page 5)

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 S 0879 do?
Master-in-EquityTerms of Office
Who sponsors S 0879?
S 0879 is sponsored by Senator George E. "Chip" Campsen III.
What is the current status of S 0879?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 03, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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