S 74 — Electronic Records
Last action — Act No. 59
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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 December 11, 2024. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Henry McMaster (Republican) on May 22, 2025.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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10 sponsors
10 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Mixed recorded votes
4 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.
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Summary
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 17-13-142 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION TO ISSUE ORDERS AND WARRANTS FOR CERTAIN ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO ISSUE A SUBPOENA FOR THE PRODUCTION OF CERTAIN STORED SUBSCRIBER OR CUSTOMER INFORMATION RELEVANT AND MATERIAL TO AN ONGOING INVESTIGATION BY THE INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN TASK FORCE. - RATIFIED TITLE
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
4 added · 17 removedPlain-language change summary
The latest version of Bill S 74 includes a clarification stating that it does not expand the obligations of electronic communications service providers. This change is important because it reassures these companies that they will not face additional legal responsibilities as a result of this legislation, potentially easing concerns about compliance and regulatory burden.
2025-2026 Bill 74 Text of Previous Version (Jan.(Dec.
27,11, 2025)2024) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 74Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.) Indicates Matter Stricken Indicates New Matter Introduced JanuaryA 14,bill 2025 S.TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 17-13-142 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, A CIRCUIT SOLICITOR, OR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO REQUIRE THE DISCLOSURE OF ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS AND OTHER RELATED RECORDS BY A PROVIDER OF AN ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION SERVICE OR REMOTE COMPUTING SERVICE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
74 Introduced by Senators Hembree, Leber, Elliott, Garrett, Ott, Kimbrell, Graham and Zell S.
Printed 1/27/25--S. [SEC 1/27/2025 10:16 AM] Read the first time January 14, 2025 ________ A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 17-13-142 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, A CIRCUIT SOLICITOR, OR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO REQUIRE THE DISCLOSURE OF ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS AND OTHER RELATED RECORDS BY A PROVIDER OF AN ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION SERVICE OR REMOTE COMPUTING SERVICE UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Section 2711, and Section 17-30-15(I)..17-30-15(I).
Nothing (I) Nothing herein expands the obligations of electronic communications service providers.
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Action History
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Act No. 59
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Effective date 05/22/25
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Signed By Governor
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Ratified R 84
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Roll call Yeas-108 Nays-0
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Concurred in Senate amendment and enrolled
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Roll call Ayes-45 Nays-0
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Returned to House with amendments
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House amendment amended
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Scrivener's error corrected
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Read third time and returned to Senate with amendments
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Roll call Yeas-105 Nays-0
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Read second time
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Amended
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Debate adjourned
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Debate adjourned until Thur., 4-10-25
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Debate adjourned
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Requests for debate-Rep(s). B Newton, Jordan, Ligon, BL Cox, Martin, Gibson, Lawson, Guffey, Holman, Guest, Mitchell
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Committee report: Favorable with amendment Judiciary
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Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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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-0
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Read second time
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Committee report: Favorable Judiciary
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Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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Introduced and read first time
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Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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Prefiled
Sponsors
- Senator Greg Hembree · Primary
- Senator Matthew W. "Matt" Leber · Primary
- Senator Jason Elliott · Primary
- Senator Billy Garrett · Primary
- Senator Russell L. Ott · Primary
- Senator Josh Kimbrell · Primary
- Senator Jeffrey R. Graham · Primary
- Senator Jeff Zell · Primary
- Senator Carlisle Kennedy · Primary
- Senator Wes Climer · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →10 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 160 not signed on · 62 voted No
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (160)
160 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 160 →"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 |
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| Unaffiliated | 103 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 107 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| % of votes cast | 88% | 0% | 0% | 12% |
How each member voted (122)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 45 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 45 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (46)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 102 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 105 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| % of votes cast | 85% | 0% | 0% | 15% |
How each member voted (123)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 36 | 59 | 0 | 23 |
| Republican | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 36 | 62 | 0 | 24 |
| % of votes cast | 30% | 51% | 0% | 20% |
How each member voted (122)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 40 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| % of votes cast | 87% | 0% | 0% | 13% |
How each member voted (46)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does S 74 do?
- AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 17-13-142 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION TO ISSUE ORDERS AND WARRANTS FOR CERTAIN ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO ISSUE A SUBPOENA FOR THE PRODUCTION OF CERTAIN STORED SUBSCRIBER OR CUSTOMER INFORMATION RELEVANT AND MATERIAL TO AN ONGOING INVESTIGATION BY THE INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN TASK FORCE. - RATIFIED TITLE
- Who sponsors S 74?
- S 74 is sponsored by Senator Greg Hembree, Senator Matthew W. "Matt" Leber, Senator Jason Elliott, Senator Billy Garrett, Senator Russell L. Ott, Senator Josh Kimbrell, Senator Jeffrey R. Graham, Senator Jeff Zell, Senator Carlisle Kennedy, and Senator Wes Climer.
- What is the current status of S 74?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 11, 2024. Enacted.
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