South Carolina 126th General Assembly Status: Introduced

H 5329 — A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 17-22-960, RELATING TO EMPLOYER IMMUNITY FOR EMPLOYEES WITH EXPUNGED CRIMINAL RECORDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE EMPLOYERS AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS MAY NOT REQUIRE APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT OR ADMISSION TO DISCLOSE ARRESTS, CRIMINAL CHARGES, OR CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS THAT HAVE BEEN EXPUNGED, TO PROVIDE SUCH APPLICANTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO ANSWER CERTAIN RELATED QUESTIONS, TO EXEMPT APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT IN CAMPUS SECURITY DEPARTMENTS, TO PROVIDE CIVIL ENFORCEMENT MECHANISMS, AND TO PROVIDE THIS ACT DOES NOT CREATE A PRIVATE CAUSE OF ACTION.

Last action — Referred to Committee on Judiciary (House Journal-page 34)

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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 March 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Action History

  1. Referred to Committee on Judiciary (House Journal-page 34)

  2. Introduced and read first time (House Journal-page 34)

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Not signed on (169)

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civil-rights labor education
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Frequently asked questions

What does H 5329 do?
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Who sponsors H 5329?
H 5329 is sponsored by Representative Elizabeth "Spencer" Wetmore.
What is the current status of H 5329?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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