South Carolina 126th General Assembly Status: Introduced

S 0859 — A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REAFFIRM THE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT OF THE PEOPLE TO PEACEABLY ASSEMBLE AND TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS, TO RECOGNIZE THESE RIGHTS AS FOUNDATIONAL TO A FREE SOCIETY, AND TO CALL FOR THEIR RESPECT AND PROTECTION BY ALL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT.

Last action — Referred to Committee on Judiciary (Senate Journal-page 8)

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Affirming Fundamental Constitutional Rights

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Action History

  1. Referred to Committee on Judiciary (Senate Journal-page 8)

  2. Introduced (Senate Journal-page 8)

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 169 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (169)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 0859 do?
Affirming Fundamental Constitutional Rights
Who sponsors S 0859?
S 0859 is sponsored by Senator Margie Bright Matthews.
What is the current status of S 0859?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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