South Carolina 126th General Assembly Status: Enacted

H 4163 — AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE OVERSIGHT AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT" BY ADDING CHAPTER 9 TO TITLE 59 SO AS TO ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC ASSOCIATIONS, ORGANIZATIONS, OR ENTITIES AS A CONDITION FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS, CHARTER SCHOOLS, AND CHARTER SCHOOL AUTHORIZERS TO JOIN, AFFILIATE WITH, PAY DUES OR FEES TO, OR OTHERWISE PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO SUCH ASSOCIATIONS, ORGANIZATIONS, OR ENTITIES; BY AMENDING SECTION 2-2-10, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS CONCERNING LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS, SO AS TO EXPAND THE DEFINITION OF "AGENCY" TO INCLUDE OTHER ENTITIES AS PRESCRIBED BY LAW; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 2-15-50, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS CONCERNING THE LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COUNCIL, SO AS TO EXPAND THE DEFINITION OF "STATE AGENCIES" TO INCLUDE ANY INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION, BODY, OR ENTITY AS PRESCRIBED BY LAW. - RATIFIED TITLE

Last action — Act No. 187

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 06, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Henry McMaster (Republican) on May 18, 2026.

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Advancing 60% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 30 sponsors

    1 primary, 29 co-sponsors signed on.

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In plain language

This bill establishes oversight requirements for athletic associations used by public schools in South Carolina.

The bill sets conditions for public school districts and charter schools in South Carolina to join or financially support athletic associations. It also expands certain definitions related to legislative oversight of these entities.

What this means for you
  • Families: Families with students in public schools will see increased oversight of athletic programs.

Summary

South Carolina High School Athletic Association

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Act No. 187

  2. Effective date 05/18/26

  3. Signed By Governor

  4. Ratified R 190

  5. Roll call Yeas-112 Nays-0 (House Journal-page 173)

  6. Concurred in Senate amendment and enrolled (House Journal-page 172)

  7. Scrivener's error corrected

  8. Roll call Ayes-24 Nays-17 (Senate Journal-page 80)

  9. Read third time and returned to House with amendments (Senate Journal-page 80)

  10. Amended (Senate Journal-page 80)

  11. Scrivener's error corrected

  12. Roll call Ayes-28 Nays-12 (Senate Journal-page 123)

  13. Read second time (Senate Journal-page 123)

  14. Committee Amendment Adopted (Senate Journal-page 123)

  15. Special order, set for May 5, 2026

  16. Committee report: Favorable with amendment Education (Senate Journal-page 10)

  17. Referred to Committee on Education (Senate Journal-page 26)

  18. Introduced (Senate Journal-page 26)

  19. Read third time and sent to Senate (House Journal-page 16)

  20. Scrivener's error corrected

  21. Roll call Yeas-112 Nays-0 (House Journal-page 18)

  22. Read second time (House Journal-page 18)

  23. Amended (House Journal-page 18)

  24. Debate adjourned until Tues., 3-3-26 (House Journal-page 22)

  25. Scrivener's error corrected

  26. Committee report: Favorable with amendment Education and Public Works (House Journal-page 43)

  27. Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Alexander

  28. Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Robbins

  29. Member(s) request name removed as sponsor: McGinnis, Willis

  30. Member(s) request name removed as sponsor: C.Mitchell, B.Newton

  31. Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Teeple, Guest

  32. Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works (House Journal-page 8)

  33. Introduced and read first time (House Journal-page 8)

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 29 co-sponsors · 140 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (29)

Not signed on (140)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 4163 do?
South Carolina High School Athletic Association
Who sponsors H 4163?
H 4163 is sponsored by Representative Robby Robbins, Representative Terry Alexander, Representative Thomas Duval "Val" Guest, Jr., Representative James E. Teeple, Representative Bill Taylor, Representative William R. "Bill" Whitmire, Representative William "Bill" Hager, Representative Patrick B. Haddon, Representative William M. "Bill" Hixon, Representative Gil Gatch, Representative Gary S. Brewer, Jr., Representative James Mikell "Mike" Burns, Representative Cally R. "Cal" Forrest, Jr., Representative Brandon L. Cox, Representative Neal A. Collins, Representative William G. "Bill" Herbkersman, Representative David Vaughan, Representative M. Brian Lawson, Representative Melissa Lackey Oremus, Representative Marvin "Mark" Smith, Representative Mike M. Neese, Representative Thomas F. "Tom" Hartnett, Jr., Representative Fawn M. Pedalino, Representative Sylleste H. Davis, Representative Heather Ammons Crawford, Representative Jeff Bradley, Representative Phillip Bowers, Representative Shannon S. Erickson, and Murphy, Chris.
What is the current status of H 4163?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 06, 2025. Enacted.
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