S 0715 — AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 33-56-50, RELATING TO ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT FROM REGISTRATION PROVISIONS, SO AS TO INCREASE THRESHOLDS FOR CHARITIES REQUESTING EXEMPTIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 33-56-70, RELATING TO CONTRACTS BETWEEN PROFESSIONAL SOLICITORS AND CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS, SO AS TO LIMIT FILING REQUIREMENTS TO COMMERCIAL CO-VENTURERS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 33-56-90, RELATING TO DISCLOSURES TO SOLICITED PARTIES, SO AS TO REQUIRE ANY ENTITY THAT SOLICITS FOR CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS TO DISCLOSE THE LEGAL NAME AND PURPOSE OF THE CHARITY FOR WHICH THEY ARE SOLICITING; BY AMENDING SECTION 33-56-110, RELATING TO THE REGISTRATION OF PROFESSIONAL SOLICITORS, FUNDRAISING COUNSEL, OR COMMERCIAL CO-VENTURERS, SO AS TO LIMIT REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL CO-VENTURERS SOLICITING MORE THAN TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS IN A SINGLE SOLICITATION CAMPAIGN AND TO REQUIRE REPORTING TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE IF THE CONTRIBUTIONS COLLECTED BY A CO-VENTURER EXCEED THAT LIMIT; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 33-56-120, RELATING TO PROHIBITED MISREPRESENTATIONS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT COMMERCIAL CO-VENTURERS FROM USING REGISTRATION WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE AS AN ENDORSEMENT BY THE STATE. - RATIFIED TITLE
Last action — Act No. 170
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed Senate
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✓Passed House
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 10, 2025. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Henry McMaster (Republican) on May 18, 2026.
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Prognosis
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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4 sponsors
1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.
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Mixed recorded votes
1 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.
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In plain language
The bill amends laws regarding the registration and solicitation of charitable organizations in South Carolina.
This bill updates various provisions about charities in South Carolina, including thresholds for exemptions and disclosure requirements. It aims to simplify rules for professional solicitors and improve transparency in fundraising practices.
What this means for you
- Families: If you contribute to charities, you'll now see clearer information about the charity's name and purpose during solicitations.
- Small Business: Businesses soliciting for charities must disclose detailed information about the charity they represent.
Summary
Solicitation of Charitable Funds
Bill Text
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Action History
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Act No. 170
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Effective date 05/18/26
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Signed By Governor
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Ratified R 149
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Read third time and enrolled (House Journal-page 18)
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Roll call Yeas-103 Nays-0 (House Journal-page 207)
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Read second time (House Journal-page 206)
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Debate adjourned (House Journal-page 22)
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Committee report: Favorable Labor, Commerce and Industry (House Journal-page 7)
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Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry (House Journal-page 35)
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Introduced and read first time (House Journal-page 35)
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Read third time and sent to House (Senate Journal-page 32)
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Roll call Ayes-44 Nays-0 (Senate Journal-page 26)
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Read second time (Senate Journal-page 26)
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Scrivener's error corrected
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Committee report: Favorable Labor, Commerce and Industry (Senate Journal-page 5)
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Scrivener's error corrected
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Scrivener's error corrected
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Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry (Senate Journal-page 28)
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Introduced and read first time (Senate Journal-page 28)
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Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
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Prefiled
Sponsors
- Senator Ross Turner · Cosponsor
- Senator Jason Elliott · Cosponsor
- Senator Rex F. Rice · Cosponsor
- Senator Ed Sutton · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 166 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (3)
Not signed on (166)
166 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 166 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 100 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| Republican | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 103 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| % of votes cast | 83% | 0% | 0% | 17% |
How each member voted (124)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
How each member voted (1)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Senator Tom Fernandez | — | Not Voting |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does S 0715 do?
- Solicitation of Charitable Funds
- Who sponsors S 0715?
- S 0715 is sponsored by Senator Ross Turner, Senator Jason Elliott, Senator Rex F. Rice, and Senator Ed Sutton.
- What is the current status of S 0715?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 10, 2025. Enacted.
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