South Carolina 126th General Assembly Status: Introduced

H 4723 — A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING CHAPTER 83 TO TITLE 15 SO AS TO CREATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA PROTECTION OF LAWFUL COMMERCE IN ARMS ACT, TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS, AND TO PROHIBIT THE BRINGING OF A QUALIFIED CIVIL LIABILITY ACTION IN THIS STATE AGAINST A DEALER, MANUFACTURER, OR SELLER OF A QUALIFIED PRODUCT, WHICH INCLUDES CERTAIN FIREARMS AND RELATED ITEMS, OR A TRADE ASSOCIATION EXCEPT UNDER CERTAIN DELINEATED CIRCUMSTANCES.

Last action — Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Chapman, Gagnon, Forrest, Duncan

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

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Summary

Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act

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Action History

  1. Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Chapman, Gagnon, Forrest, Duncan

  2. Referred to Committee on Judiciary (House Journal-page 67)

  3. Introduced and read first time (House Journal-page 67)

  4. Referred to Committee on Judiciary

  5. Prefiled

Sponsors

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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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Frequently asked questions

What does H 4723 do?
Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act
Who sponsors H 4723?
H 4723 is sponsored by Representative Adam L. Duncan, Representative Cally R. "Cal" Forrest, Jr., Representative Craig A. Gagnon, Representative Donald G. "Don" Chapman, Representative M. Brian Lawson, and Representative Chris Wooten.
What is the current status of H 4723?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 16, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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