South Carolina 126th General Assembly Status: Introduced

H 5281 — A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 15 TO CHAPTER 6, TITLE 61 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO ISSUE RETAIL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CATERER LICENSES, TO PROVIDE REGULATIONS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT IS AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE CERTAIN ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR TEMPORARY PERMITS, AND TO ALLOW FOR CERTAIN CONTRACTS; BY AMENDING SECTION 61-4-160, RELATING TO DISCOUNT PRICING FOR ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT UP TO TWELVE FUNCTIONS MAY BE SPONSORED EACH YEAR; AND BY REPEALING SECTION 61-6-2000 RELATING TO TEMPORARY PERMITS FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS.

Last action — Referred to Committee on Judiciary (House Journal-page 12)

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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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Action History

  1. Referred to Committee on Judiciary (House Journal-page 12)

  2. Introduced and read first time (House Journal-page 12)

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1 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 161 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Brittain

Co-sponsors (8)

Not signed on (161)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 5281 do?
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Who sponsors H 5281?
H 5281 is sponsored by Representative Kevin Hardee, Representative Elizabeth "Spencer" Wetmore, Representative Timothy A. "Tim" McGinnis, Representative William G. "Bill" Herbkersman, Representative Leonidas E. "Leon" Stavrinakis, Representative Robby Robbins, Representative Gary S. Brewer, Jr., Representative Melissa Lackey Oremus, and Brittain.
What is the current status of H 5281?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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