South Carolina 126th General Assembly Status: Introduced

H 5440 — A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING CHAPTER 32 TO TITLE 58 SO AS TO ALLOW ELIGIBLE CUSTOMERS TO PURCHASE ALL OR PART OF THEIR ELECTRICITY DEMAND FROM THIRD-PARTY ELECTRIC SUPPLIERS; TO ESTABLISH RELATED TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND REQUIREMENTS FOR ELIGIBLE CUSTOMERS, THIRD-PARTY ELECTRIC SUPPLIERS, AND INCUMBENT ELECTRIC SUPPLIERS FOR ELECTRIC SERVICES, INCLUDING TRANSMISSION SERVICES; TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN COST REQUIREMENTS; AND TO ESTABLISH THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION STANDARDS OF REVIEW, INCLUDING THE REQUIREMENT TO APPROVE A TARIFF CONTAINING A PRO FORMA CONTRACT.

Last action — Scrivener's error corrected

  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 March 26, 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

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In plain language

The bill allows customers to buy electricity from third-party suppliers.

This legislation permits eligible electricity customers to purchase their electricity from third-party suppliers instead of only from incumbent electric providers. It sets guidelines for customers and suppliers, ensuring standards for service and cost.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: Consumers may have more options for purchasing electricity, potentially leading to different pricing and service conditions.

Summary

Electric Retail Customer Choice and Third-Party Electric Suppliers

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Scrivener's error corrected

  2. Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry (House Journal-page 21)

  3. Introduced and read first time (House Journal-page 21)

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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Subjects

public-safety energy
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Frequently asked questions

What does H 5440 do?
Electric Retail Customer Choice and Third-Party Electric Suppliers
Who sponsors H 5440?
H 5440 is sponsored by Representative Gary S. Brewer, Jr..
What is the current status of H 5440?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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