South Carolina 126th General Assembly Status: Introduced

H 4623 — A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 63-7-2335 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND CHILD-PLACING AGENCIES FROM REQUIRING FOSTER PARENTS TO DISCLOSE INFORMATION RELATED TO FIREARMS THAT ARE PRESENT IN THE HOME; TO CREATE CIVIL PENALTIES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Last action — Referred to Committee on Judiciary (House Journal-page 38)

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  1. 1
    Introduced
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    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 December 16, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Foster Care

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Action History

  1. Referred to Committee on Judiciary (House Journal-page 38)

  2. Introduced and read first time (House Journal-page 38)

  3. Referred to Committee on Judiciary

  4. Prefiled

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

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Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (164)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 4623 do?
Foster Care
Who sponsors H 4623?
H 4623 is sponsored by Representative Sarita L. Edgerton, Representative William M. "Bill" Chumley, Representative Melissa Lackey Oremus, Representative Cody T. Mitchell, Representative John R. McCravy III, and Representative Leon D. "Doug" Gilliam.
What is the current status of H 4623?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 16, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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