H 5179 — AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-440 SO AS TO CREATE THE SCHOOL MAPPING DATA PROGRAM WITHIN THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION FOR THE PURPOSE OF FACILITATING EFFICIENT EMERGENCY RESPONSES IN PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING BY PUBLIC SAFETY AGENCIES, TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS, TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROGRAM AND ITS IMPLEMENTATION BY THE DIVISION, AND TO PROVIDE RELATED REQUIREMENTS OF INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES; AND BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-700 SO AS TO REQUIRE PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN CERTAIN REPORTING SYSTEMS FOR ANNUAL EMPLOYEE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION DISCLOSURES, AMONG OTHER THINGS. - RATIFIED TITLE
Last action — Act No. 160
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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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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 12, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Henry McMaster (Republican) on May 15, 2026.
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Prognosis
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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8 sponsors
1 primary, 7 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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In plain language
The bill creates a program for emergency responses in higher education institutions and establishes reporting requirements.
This bill establishes the School Mapping Data Program to help public safety agencies respond effectively to emergencies in higher education institutions. It also mandates that these institutions maintain reporting systems for employee business association disclosures.
What this means for you
- Families: Families can expect improved emergency response measures in public colleges and universities.
Summary
School Mapping Data Program
Bill Text
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Action History
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Act No. 160
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Effective date 05/15/26
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Signed By Governor
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Ratified R 214
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Roll call Yeas-106 Nays-10 (House Journal-page 146)
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Concurred in Senate amendment and enrolled (House Journal-page 145)
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Debate adjourned (House Journal-page 104)
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Roll call Ayes-40 Nays-0 (Senate Journal-page 74)
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Read third time and returned to House with amendments (Senate Journal-page 74)
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Read second time (Senate Journal-page 83)
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Amended (Senate Journal-page 83)
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Committee Amendment Adopted (Senate Journal-page 83)
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Committee report: Favorable with amendment Education (Senate Journal-page 5)
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Referred to Committee on Education (Senate Journal-page 27)
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Introduced and read first time (Senate Journal-page 27)
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Read third time and sent to Senate (House Journal-page 16)
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Roll call Yeas-108 Nays-0 (House Journal-page 33)
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Read second time (House Journal-page 33)
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Requests for debate-Rep(s). Gatch, Long, and Bamberg (House Journal-page 33)
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Amended
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Member(s) request name added as sponsor: King
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Committee report: Favorable with amendment Education and Public Works (House Journal-page 3)
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Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works (House Journal-page 33)
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Introduced and read first time (House Journal-page 33)
Sponsors
- Representative John Richard C. King · Cosponsor
- Representative Chris Wooten · Cosponsor
- Representative Cody T. Mitchell · Cosponsor
- Representative Richard L. "Richie" Yow · Cosponsor
- Representative Hamilton R. Grant · Cosponsor
- Representative Kambrell H. Garvin · Cosponsor
- Representative Timothy A. "Tim" McGinnis · Cosponsor
- Representative Shannon S. Erickson · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 162 not signed on · 10 voted No
"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 | 102 | 9 | 0 | 7 |
| Republican | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 105 | 10 | 0 | 8 |
| % of votes cast | 85% | 8% | 0% | 7% |
How each member voted (123)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 105 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Democrat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 108 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| % of votes cast | 87% | 0% | 0% | 13% |
How each member voted (124)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does H 5179 do?
- School Mapping Data Program
- Who sponsors H 5179?
- H 5179 is sponsored by Representative John Richard C. King, Representative Chris Wooten, Representative Cody T. Mitchell, Representative Richard L. "Richie" Yow, Representative Hamilton R. Grant, Representative Kambrell H. Garvin, Representative Timothy A. "Tim" McGinnis, and Representative Shannon S. Erickson.
- What is the current status of H 5179?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 12, 2026. Enacted.
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