South Carolina 126th General Assembly Status: Introduced

H 5011 — A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "TENANT PROTECTION ACT OF 2026" BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-3137 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION LIMITING THE INCREASE IN PROPERTY TAX VALUE FOLLOWING AN ASSESSABLE TRANSFER OF INTEREST.

Last action — Member(s) request name added as sponsor: M.M.Smith

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 22, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Tenant Protection Act of 2026

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Member(s) request name added as sponsor: M.M.Smith

  2. Referred to Committee on Ways and Means (House Journal-page 29)

  3. Introduced and read first time (House Journal-page 29)

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 164 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (164)

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Subjects

taxation housing
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Frequently asked questions

What does H 5011 do?
Tenant Protection Act of 2026
Who sponsors H 5011?
H 5011 is sponsored by Representative Marvin "Mark" Smith, Representative Robby Robbins, Representative Greg Ford, Representative Gary S. Brewer, Jr., Representative Gil Gatch, and Representative William G. "Bill" Herbkersman.
What is the current status of H 5011?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 22, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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