University Campus Events Zoning
Families attending events on university campuses will face fewer restrictions that could limit event access.
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S 832 — University Campus Events Zoning
Last action — Effective date 05/18/26
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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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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 20, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Henry McMaster (Republican) on May 18, 2026.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
Odds of enactment
HighHow often bills like it became law.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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4 sponsors
4 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Mixed recorded votes
6 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.
Prognosis reads this bill's own signals — stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes and cross-state momentum. Odds come from a model trained on which bills have become law.
In plain language
The bill allows state-supported universities to host events without local zoning restrictions.
This legislation amends existing laws to prevent counties or municipalities from regulating events on university campuses based on zoning rules. It also clarifies safety law applications at these events.
What this means for you
- Workers: University workers may benefit from increased event opportunities on campuses without local zoning restrictions.
- Families: Families attending events on university campuses will face fewer restrictions that could limit event access.
Summary
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 53-1-20, RELATING TO COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES EXEMPT FROM THE PROHIBITION ON SUNDAY PUBLIC SPORTS, SO AS TO DEFINE TERMS PERTAINING TO CAMPUS EVENTS AND LAND USE APPROVAL, TO PROVIDE THAT NO COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY MAY PROHIBIT, RESTRICT, CONDITION, DELAY, OR REQUIRE LAND USE APPROVAL FOR EVENTS HELD ON THE CAMPUS OF A STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING BASED ON ZONING ORDINANCES OR LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS, AND TO CLARIFY THE APPLICATION OF GENERALLY APPLICABLE SAFETY LAWS. - RATIFIED TITLE
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
2 added · 23 removed2 line(s) added, 23 removed.
28,20, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 832Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.) Indicates Matter Stricken Indicates New Matter Committee ReportA Januarybill 28, 2026TO AMEND S.THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 53-1-20, RELATING TO COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES EXEMPT FROM THE PROHIBITION ON SUNDAY PUBLIC SPORTS, SO AS TO DEFINE TERMS PERTAINING TO CAMPUS EVENTS AND LAND USE APPROVAL, TO PROVIDE THAT NO COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY MAY PROHIBIT, RESTRICT, CONDITION, DELAY, OR REQUIRE LAND USE APPROVAL FOR EVENTS HELD ON THE CAMPUS OF A STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING BASED ON ZONING ORDINANCES OR LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS, AND TO CLARIFY THE APPLICATION OF GENERALLY APPLICABLE SAFETY LAWS.
832 Introduced by Senators Sutton, Graham, Goldfinch and Zell S.
Printed 1/28/26--S.
Read the first time January 20, 2026 ________ The committee on Senate Family and Veterans' Services To whom was referred a Bill (S.
832) to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by amending Section 53-1-20, relating to college and university campuses exempt from the prohibition on Sunday public sports, etc., respectfully Report:
That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass:
THOMAS YOUNG for Committee.
_______ A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 53-1-20, RELATING TO COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES EXEMPT FROM THE PROHIBITION ON SUNDAY PUBLIC SPORTS, SO AS TO DEFINE TERMS PERTAINING TO CAMPUS EVENTS AND LAND USE APPROVAL, TO PROVIDE THAT NO COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY MAY PROHIBIT, RESTRICT, CONDITION, DELAY, OR REQUIRE LAND USE APPROVAL FOR EVENTS HELD ON THE CAMPUS OF A STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING BASED ON ZONING ORDINANCES OR LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS, AND TO CLARIFY THE APPLICATION OF GENERALLY APPLICABLE SAFETY LAWS.
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Action History
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Effective date 05/18/26
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Act No. 197
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Signed By Governor
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Ratified R 233
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Roll call Ayes-35 Nays-7
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Concurred in House amendment and enrolled
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Read third time and returned to Senate with amendments
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Roll call Yeas-69 Nays-39
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Read second time
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Amended
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Requests for debate-Rep(s). Gilliard, McDaniel, King, Garvin, Hosey, Rivers, Waters, Reese, Williams, Luck
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Committee report: Favorable Education and Public Works
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Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
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Introduced and read first time
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Read third time and sent to House
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Roll call Ayes-40 Nays-2
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Read second time
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Amended
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Committee report: Favorable Family and Veterans' Services
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Referred to Committee on Family and Veterans' Services
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Introduced and read first time
Sponsors
- Senator Ed Sutton · Primary
- Senator Jeffrey R. Graham · Primary
- Senator Stephen L. Goldfinch · Primary
- Senator Jeff Zell · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →4 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 166 not signed on · 115 voted No
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (166)
166 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 166 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 35 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 35 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 80% | 16% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (44)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 81 | 23 | 0 | 15 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 83 | 24 | 0 | 16 |
| % of votes cast | 67% | 20% | 0% | 13% |
How each member voted (123)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 81 | 26 | 0 | 13 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 83 | 27 | 0 | 14 |
| % of votes cast | 67% | 22% | 0% | 11% |
How each member voted (124)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 67 | 37 | 0 | 15 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 69 | 38 | 0 | 16 |
| % of votes cast | 56% | 31% | 0% | 13% |
How each member voted (123)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 23 | 84 | 0 | 13 |
| Democrat | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 25 | 85 | 0 | 14 |
| % of votes cast | 20% | 69% | 0% | 11% |
How each member voted (124)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 79 | 26 | 0 | 15 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 81 | 27 | 0 | 16 |
| % of votes cast | 65% | 22% | 0% | 13% |
How each member voted (124)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 40 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 40 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 89% | 4% | 0% | 7% |
How each member voted (45)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does S 832 do?
- AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 53-1-20, RELATING TO COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES EXEMPT FROM THE PROHIBITION ON SUNDAY PUBLIC SPORTS, SO AS TO DEFINE TERMS PERTAINING TO CAMPUS EVENTS AND LAND USE APPROVAL, TO PROVIDE THAT NO COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY MAY PROHIBIT, RESTRICT, CONDITION, DELAY, OR REQUIRE LAND USE APPROVAL FOR EVENTS HELD ON THE CAMPUS OF A STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING BASED ON ZONING ORDINANCES OR LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS, AND TO CLARIFY THE APPLICATION OF GENERALLY APPLICABLE SAFETY LAWS. - RATIFIED TITLE
- Who sponsors S 832?
- S 832 is sponsored by Senator Ed Sutton, Senator Jeffrey R. Graham, Senator Stephen L. Goldfinch, and Senator Jeff Zell.
- What is the current status of S 832?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 20, 2026. Enacted.
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