South Carolina 126th General Assembly Status: Introduced

H 5278 — A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 7-5-120, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS FOR VOTER REGISTRATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ONLY CITIZENS OF THIS STATE AND OF THE UNITED STATES MAY REGISTER TO VOTE; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 7-5-675, RELATING TO VOTER REGISTRATION CARDS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT ISSUING VOTER REGISTRATION CARDS TO PERSONS WHO ARE NOT UNITED STATES CITIZENS.

Last action — Referred to Committee on Judiciary (House Journal-page 11)

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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 February 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Permit Voter Registration and Registration Cards for U.S. Citizens Only

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred to Committee on Judiciary (House Journal-page 11)

  2. Introduced and read first time (House Journal-page 11)

Sponsors

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

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (169)

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Subjects

civil-rights elections
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Frequently asked questions

What does H 5278 do?
Permit Voter Registration and Registration Cards for U.S. Citizens Only
Who sponsors H 5278?
H 5278 is sponsored by Representative Steven Wayne Long.
What is the current status of H 5278?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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