South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee

S 942 — Charity Protection Act

Last action — Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

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Stalled 14% · moderate confidence

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Summary

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "CHARITY PROTECTION ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 33-56-65 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A STATE AGENCY OR STATE OFFICIAL FROM IMPOSING ANNUAL FILING OR REPORTING REQUIREMENTS THAT ARE MORE BURDENSOME THAN THE REQUIREMENTS ESTABLISHED IN CHAPTER 56, TITLE 33 AND TO PROVIDE SOME EXCEPTIONS.

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The recent amendment to Bill S 942, known as the "Charity Protection Act," introduces new provisions that prevent state agencies or officials from imposing filing or reporting requirements on charities that are more burdensome than what's already established. This is significant because it aims to reduce the administrative burden on charitable organizations, allowing them to focus more on their missions rather than excessive paperwork. However, there are exceptions for state grants, contracts, and fraud investigations, ensuring that necessary oversight remains in place.

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19, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 942Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.)                 A bill   TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "CHARITY PROTECTION ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 33-56-65 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A STATE AGENCY OR STATE OFFICIAL FROM IMPOSING ANNUAL FILING OR REPORTING REQUIREMENTS THAT ARE MORE BURDENSOME THAN THE REQUIREMENTS ESTABLISHED IN CHAPTER 56, TITLE 33 AND TO PROVIDE SOME EXCEPTIONS.
  Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
  SECTION 1.  This act may be cited as the "Charity Protection Act."   SECTION 2.  Chapter 56, Title 33 of the S.C.
Code is amended by adding:
      Section 33-56-65.  (A) Except where specifically required or authorized by federal law, no state agency or state official shall impose any annual filing or reporting requirements that are more burdensome than the requirements established in this chapter.
    (B) This section shall not apply to state grants and contracts or fraud investigations, nor shall it restrict enforcement actions against a charitable organization.
    (C) The provisions of this section shall supersede any statute or regulation that conflicts with this section.
  SECTION 3.  This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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Action History

  1. Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

  2. Introduced and read first time

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 942 do?
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "CHARITY PROTECTION ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 33-56-65 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A STATE AGENCY OR STATE OFFICIAL FROM IMPOSING ANNUAL FILING OR REPORTING REQUIREMENTS THAT ARE MORE BURDENSOME THAN THE REQUIREMENTS ESTABLISHED IN CHAPTER 56, TITLE 33 AND TO PROVIDE SOME EXCEPTIONS.
Who sponsors S 942?
S 942 is sponsored by Senator Jason Elliott.
What is the current status of S 942?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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