South Carolina 126th General Assembly Status: Introduced

S 0963 — A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "CONSUMER PROTECTIONS IN INTERACTIONS WITH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SYSTEMS ACT" BY ADDING CHAPTER 31 TO TITLE 37 SO AS TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, PROHIBIT ALGORITHMIC DISCRIMINATION ARISING FROM THE USE OF HIGH-RISK ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SYSTEMS.

Last action — Referred to Committee on Banking and Insurance (Senate Journal-page 4)

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Artificial intelligence, consumer protection

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The bill adds a new chapter to the South Carolina Code of Laws establishing consumer protections against algorithmic discrimination resulting from the use of high-risk artificial intelligence systems.

  • Title 37

    CHAPTER 31 Consumer Protections in Interactions with Artificial Intelligence Systems Section 37-31-10. As used in this chapter:

    Introduces a new chapter in the law regarding consumer protections related to artificial intelligence.

  • Section 37-31-10

    "Algorithmic discrimination" means any condition in which the use of an artificial intelligence system results in an unlawful differential treatment or impact that disfavors an individual or group of individuals on the basis of their actual or perceived age, color, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, limited proficiency in the English language, national origin, race, religion, reproductive health, sex, veteran status, or other classification protected under the laws of this State or federal law.

    Defines algorithmic discrimination and its implications.

  • Section 37-31-10

    "High-risk artificial intelligence system" means any artificial intelligence system that, when deployed, makes or is a substantial factor in making, a consequential decision.

    Defines what constitutes a high-risk AI system.

  • Section 37-31-20

    A developer of a high-risk artificial intelligence system shall use reasonable care to protect consumers from any known or reasonably foreseeable risks of algorithmic discrimination arising from the intended and contracted uses of the high-risk artificial intelligence system.

    Imposes a duty on developers to protect consumers from risks associated with algorithmic discrimination.

  • Section 37-31-20

    Except as provided in subsection (F), a developer of a high-risk artificial intelligence system shall make available to the deployer or other developer of the high-risk artificial intelligence system:

    Requires disclosure of important information about high-risk AI systems to ensure transparency and protection for consumers.

  • Section 37-31-20

    Any additional documentation that is reasonably necessary to assist the deployer in understanding the outputs and monitor the performance of the high-risk artificial intelligence system for risks of algorithmic discrimination.

    Mandates provision of supplementary documentation for better understanding and monitoring of high-risk AI systems.

Action History

  1. Referred to Committee on Banking and Insurance (Senate Journal-page 4)

  2. Introduced and read first time (Senate Journal-page 4)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 0963 do?
Artificial intelligence, consumer protection
Who sponsors S 0963?
S 0963 is sponsored by Senator Matthew W. "Matt" Leber.
What is the current status of S 0963?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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