South Carolina 126th General Assembly Status: Introduced

H 5140 — A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 26-1-100, RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF NOTARIAL FEES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM FEES TO TEN DOLLARS.

Last action — Referred to Committee on Family and Veterans' Services (Senate Journal-page 9)

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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 10, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Regulation of Notarial Fees

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred to Committee on Family and Veterans' Services (Senate Journal-page 9)

  2. Introduced and read first time (Senate Journal-page 9)

  3. Read third time and sent to Senate (House Journal-page 17)

  4. Roll call Yeas-85 Nays-30 (House Journal-page 48)

  5. Read second time (House Journal-page 48)

  6. Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Anderson

  7. Committee report: Favorable Labor, Commerce and Industry (House Journal-page 10)

  8. Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Kirby

  9. Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry (House Journal-page 10)

  10. Introduced and read first time (House Journal-page 10)

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 166 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (166)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 5140 do?
Regulation of Notarial Fees
Who sponsors H 5140?
H 5140 is sponsored by Representative Carl L. Anderson, Representative Roger K. Kirby, Representative William G. "Bill" Herbkersman, and Representative Thomas R. "Randy" Ligon.
What is the current status of H 5140?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 10, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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