South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 3 R · 2 D cosponsors

H 4862 — Judge Ittriss J. Jenkins condolence

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This bill has passed the House. Introduced January 14, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

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Summary

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE ITTRISS JERMAIN JENKINS OF CHARLESTON COUNTY AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS LARGE AND LOVING FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

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The updated version of Bill H 4862 includes a resolution expressing deep sympathy for the passing of Honorable Ittriss Jermain Jenkins, a respected magistrate judge from Charleston County. This addition highlights his contributions to the community and the loss felt by his family, friends, and colleagues. Recognizing individuals like Mr. Jenkins in legislative texts is important because it honors their legacy and reminds the public of the impact of community leaders.

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2025-2026 Bill 4862 Text of Previous Version (Jan.
14, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 4862Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.)                 A house RESOLUTION   to express the profound sorrow of the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives upon the passing of the honorable Ittriss Jermain Jenkins of Charleston County and to extend their deepest sympathy to his large and loving family and many friends.    Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of the Honorable Ittriss Jermain Jenkins, a Charleston magistrate judge, at the age of fifty-three on Friday, January 2, 2026;
and   Whereas, born on November 16, 1972, in Bronx, New York, he was the son of Richard and Daisy Jenkins.
After moving to Charleston at the age of five, he proudly considered himself a native Charlestonian.
He attended elementary, middle, and high school in Charleston and earned his high school diploma from Middleton High School;
and   Whereas, Mr.
Jenkins earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from North Carolina A&T State University, a master's degree from Clark Atlanta University, and a Juris Doctor degree from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University.
After passing the South Carolina Bar in 2007, he established a private law practice in downtown Charleston;
and   Whereas, guided by faith and purpose, Mr.
Jenkins possessed the temperament, skill, and knowledge befitting judicial service.
In 2015, he was appointed to the magistrate bench by then Senator Marlon Kimpson, where he served with distinction and was widely revered and respected throughout the legal community;
and   Whereas, Mr.
Jenkins was deeply committed to service and civic engagement.
He was the first Black chair of the Board of Governors at the Harbour Club and served on the boards of One80 Place, the Preservation Society of Charleston, and the Children's Museum.
He also served as chair of The Royal Foundation's Board of Directors and was a member of the North Central Neighborhood Association, South Carolina Bar Association, Charleston County Bar Association, Charleston Thurgood Marshall Legal Society, National Black Lawyers Association, and the South Carolina Summary Court Judges Association.
Additionally, he devoted his time as a coach for Le Pele's Soccer Club and as an active and supportive parent within the PTAs of Owens Christian Academy and Ashley Hall School;
and   Whereas, Mr.
Jenkins was a devoted member and deacon of Royal Missionary Baptist Church in Charleston.
Known for his humility and servant's heart, he embodied peace, serenity, and family unity.
His interests included reading, running, sports - especially cheering for the Carolina Panthers - live music, coaching, and spending time with family, whom he loved above all else;
and   Whereas, he met the love of his life in Houston, Texas, and married Loquita Bryant-Jenkins.
Together they raised two beloved daughters, Na'Zyia and Nyla, who were truly the apples of his eye;
and   Whereas, Mr.
Jenkins is survived by his loving wife, Loquita Bryant-Jenkins;
daughters Na'Zyia and Nyla;
parents, Richard and Daisy Jenkins;
brother, Richard "Windell" Jenkins and his wife, Undrea;
sisters, Regina Jenkins, Vicki Jenkins, Christina Jenkins, Jewroshelwa O'Banner, and Virginia "Daniese" Johnson;
and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends who will forever cherish his memory.
Now, therefore,   Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
  That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, express their profound sorrow upon the passing of the Honorable Ittriss Jermain Jenkins of Charleston County and extend their deepest sympathy to his large and loving family and many friends.
  Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the family.
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What does H 4862 do?
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE ITTRISS JERMAIN JENKINS OF CHARLESTON COUNTY AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS LARGE AND LOVING FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
Who sponsors H 4862?
H 4862 is sponsored by Tiffany R. Spann-Wilder (Democrat), Representative Gary S. Brewer, Jr., Representative Joseph M. "Joe" Bustos, Representative Gil Gatch, Representative Wendell G. Gilliard, Representative Thomas F. "Tom" Hartnett, Jr., Representative Lee Hewitt, Representative Kathy Landing, Representative JA Moore, Representative Leonidas E. "Leon" Stavrinakis, Representative James E. Teeple, Representative Courtney S. Waters, Representative Elizabeth "Spencer" Wetmore, Representative Terry Alexander, Representative Carl L. Anderson, Representative Lucas Atkinson, Representative William H. Bailey, Representative Nathan Ballentine, Representative Justin T. Bamberg, Representative Bruce W. Bannister, Representative Heather Bauer, Representative Thomas Beach, Representative Beth E. Bernstein, Representative Phillip Bowers, Representative Jeff Bradley, T. Case Brittain, Jr. (Republican), Representative James Mikell "Mike" Burns, Representative Paula Rawl Calhoon, Representative Micajah P. "Micah" Caskey IV, Representative Donald G. "Don" Chapman, Representative William M. "Bill" Chumley, Representative William "Bill" Clyburn, Representative Gilda Cobb-Hunter, Representative Neal A. Collins, Representative Brandon L. Cox, Representative Heather Ammons Crawford, Representative April Cromer, Representative Sylleste H. Davis, Representative Chandra E. Dillard, Representative Adam L. Duncan, Representative Sarita L. Edgerton, Representative Shannon S. Erickson, Representative Cally R. "Cal" Forrest, Jr., Stephen D. Frank (Republican), Representative Craig A. Gagnon, Representative Kambrell H. Garvin, Representative Daniel Gibson, Representative Leon D. "Doug" Gilliam, Representative Thomas Lee Gilreath, Representative Jerry N. Govan, Jr., Representative Hamilton R. Grant, Representative Thomas Duval "Val" Guest, Jr., Representative Brandon Guffey, Representative Patrick B. Haddon, Representative William "Bill" Hager, Representative Kevin Hardee, Representative Robert J. "Rob" Harris, Representative Christopher R. "Chris" Hart, Representative Charles V. Hartz, Representative Jackie E. "Coach" Hayes, Representative William G. "Bill" Herbkersman, Representative David R. Hiott, Representative William M. "Bill" Hixon, Representative Harriet A. Holman, Representative Lonnie Hosey, Representative Leon Howard, Representative William C. "Chris" Huff, J.E. Johnson, J.L. Johnson, Representative Wendell K. Jones, Representative Wallace H. "Jay" Jordan, Jr., Representative John Gregory "Jay" Kilmartin, Representative John Richard C. King, Representative Roger K. Kirby, Representative M. Brian Lawson, Representative Thomas R. "Randy" Ligon, Representative Steven Wayne Long, Representative Phillip D. Lowe, Jason Luck (Democrat), Representative Josiah Magnuson, Representative David Martin, Representative Donald Ryan McCabe, Jr., Representative John R. McCravy III, Representative Annie E. McDaniel, Representative Timothy A. "Tim" McGinnis, Representative Cody T. Mitchell, Representative W. Scott Montgomery IV, Representative Travis A. Moore, Representative T. Alan Morgan, Jr., Representative Dennis C. Moss, Representative Mike M. Neese, Representative Brandon Newton, Representative Wm. Weston J. Newton, Representative Melissa Lackey Oremus, Representative Jordan S. Pace, Representative Fawn M. Pedalino, Representative Thomas E. "Tommy" Pope, Representative Luke S. Rankin, Representative Robert T. Reese, Representative Michael F. Rivers, Sr., Representative Robby Robbins, Representative Seth Rose, Representative J. Todd Rutherford, Representative Richard Blake Sanders, Carla M. Schuessler (Republican), Representative Heath Sessions, Representative Bill Taylor, Representative Jackie R. Terribile, Representative David Vaughan, Representative G. Murrell Smith, Jr., Representative Keishan M. Scott, Representative Dianne Mitchell, Representative John T. Lastinger, Jr., Representative J. David Weeks, Representative Joseph S. "Joe" White, Representative William R. "Bill" Whitmire, Representative Paul B. Wickensimer, Representative Robert Q. Williams, Representative Mark N. Willis, Representative Chris Wooten, Representative Richard L. "Richie" Yow, Henderson-Myers, Rosalyn D., Representative Marvin "Mark" Smith, and Representative Greg Ford.
What is the current status of H 4862?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced January 14, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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