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S 1031 — Construction Regulations
Last action — Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 18, 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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Summary
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTIONS 4-1-190 AND 5-25-950 SO AS TO PROHIBIT GOVERNING BODIES FROM LIMITING THE USE OF SPECIFIC STYLES OF EXTERIOR CLADDING OR FINISH MATERIALS FOR RESIDENTIAL OR COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
37 added · 1 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent amendment to Bill S 1031 removes restrictions on local governing bodies in South Carolina from limiting the types of exterior cladding or finish materials for buildings. This means that counties and cities cannot impose rules that are more restrictive than existing state or national building codes regarding building materials for residential and commercial properties. This change is significant because it allows greater flexibility for builders and property owners, potentially reducing costs and facilitating diverse architectural styles in communities. However, it does not affect special purpose districts, overlay zones, or historic areas, ensuring that those unique regions maintain some level of regulation.
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18, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 1031Indicates 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 BY ADDING SECTIONS 4-1-190 AND 5-25-950 SO AS TO PROHIBIT GOVERNING BODIES FROM LIMITING THE USE OF SPECIFIC STYLES OF EXTERIOR CLADDING OR FINISH MATERIALS FOR RESIDENTIAL OR COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Chapter 1, Title 4 of the S.C.
Code is amended by adding:
Section 4-1-190.
(A) A county council may not adopt or enforce an ordinance, provision, building code, or other regulation that prohibits or limits, either directly or indirectly, the use of a specific style of exterior cladding or finish materials for residential or commercial buildings in a manner that is more restrictive than state or national building codes.
(B) This section does not apply to a special purpose district, overlay zone, or historic area.
SECTION 2. Chapter 25, Title 5 of the S.C.
Code is amended by adding:
Section 5-25-950. (A) A city council or governing body of an incorporated city or town may not adopt or enforce an ordinance, provision, building code, or other regulation that prohibits or limits, either directly or indirectly, the use of a specific style of exterior cladding or finish materials for residential or commercial buildings in a manner that is more restrictive than state or national building codes.
(B) This section does not apply to a special purpose district, overlay zone, or historic area.
SECTION 3. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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Action History
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Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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Introduced and read first time
Sponsors
- Senator Everett Stubbs · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Frequently asked questions
- What does S 1031 do?
- A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTIONS 4-1-190 AND 5-25-950 SO AS TO PROHIBIT GOVERNING BODIES FROM LIMITING THE USE OF SPECIFIC STYLES OF EXTERIOR CLADDING OR FINISH MATERIALS FOR RESIDENTIAL OR COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS.
- Who sponsors S 1031?
- S 1031 is sponsored by Senator Everett Stubbs.
- What is the current status of S 1031?
- This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 18, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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