South Carolina 126th General Assembly Status: Introduced

H 5535 — A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTIONS 4-25-80, 4-25-290, AND 5-25-950 ALL SO AS TO REQUIRE THE INSTALLATION OF FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS IN NEWLY CONSTRUCTED MULTI-FAMILY DWELLINGS PERMITTED TO BE BUILT AFTER JULY 1, 2026; AND BY ADDING SECTION 23-9-165 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE STATE FIRE MARSHALL TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS TO DESIGNATE APPROPRIATE FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS FOR NEWLY CONSTRUCTED MULTI-FAMILY DWELLINGS.

Last action — Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry (House Journal-page 39)

  1. 1
    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 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Multi- family dwellings

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry (House Journal-page 39)

  2. Introduced and read first time (House Journal-page 39)

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (169)

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Subjects

public-safety housing
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Frequently asked questions

What does H 5535 do?
Multi- family dwellings
Who sponsors H 5535?
H 5535 is sponsored by Representative Paul B. Wickensimer.
What is the current status of H 5535?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced April 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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