South Carolina 126th General Assembly Status: Introduced

H 5070 — A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS ITS FIRM SENSE THAT THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS, AND ALL FEDERAL OFFICIALS MUST UPHOLD AND RESPECT THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION AND REFRAIN FROM ANY ACTIONS THAT WOULD UNLAWFULLY DISARM LAW-ABIDING CITIZENS; TO AFFIRM ITS STRONG SUPPORT FOR THE RIGHT OF LAW-ABIDING CITIZENS OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO LAWFULLY CARRY AND CONCEAL FIREARMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW; TO CONDEMN ANY FEDERAL POLICIES, ACTIONS, OR ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS THAT SEEK TO UNDERMINE, RESTRICT, OR DENY THE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS OF CITIZENS WHO ARE LAWFULLY EXERCISING THEIR RIGHT TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS; AND TO EXPRESS ITS GRATITUDE FOR THE SECOND AMENDMENT AS A CORNERSTONE OF LIBERTY AND A VITAL PROTECTION AGAINST GOVERNMENT TYRANNY.

Last action — Referred to Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions (House Journal-page 32)

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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 January 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Second amendment

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Referred to Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions (House Journal-page 32)

  2. Introduced (House Journal-page 32)

Sponsors

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

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (169)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 5070 do?
Second amendment
Who sponsors H 5070?
H 5070 is sponsored by Representative Justin T. Bamberg.
What is the current status of H 5070?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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