H 5284 — County Register of Deeds
Last action — Effective date 05/19/26
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed House
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✓Passed Senate
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 26, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Henry McMaster (Republican) on May 19, 2026.
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Prognosis
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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In plain language
The bill amends laws regarding the Register of Deeds in Abbeville County, South Carolina.
This act updates South Carolina laws to exempt Abbeville County from having the Clerk of Court perform the duties of the Register of Deeds. It also allows the county governing body to appoint the Register of Deeds.
Summary
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 30-5-10, RELATING TO THE PERFORMANCE OF THE DUTIES OF A REGISTER OF DEEDS, SO AS TO INCLUDE ABBEVILLE COUNTY AMONG THE COUNTIES EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENT THAT THESE DUTIES BE PERFORMED BY THE CLERK OF COURT; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 30-5-12, RELATING TO COUNTIES WHERE THE COUNTY GOVERNING BODY APPOINTS THE REGISTER OF DEEDS, SO AS TO INCLUDE ABBEVILLE COUNTY. - RATIFIED TITLE
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
2 added · 23 removedPlain-language change summary
The latest version of Bill H 5284 has made some adjustments to the language regarding the responsibilities of the register of deeds in South Carolina. Specifically, some wording has been removed to streamline the text, while two new lines have been added to clarify specific duties related to Abbeville. These changes aim to enhance the clarity and efficiency of the bill, making it easier for officials to understand what is required of them. Overall, the amendments help ensure that the laws governing these duties are straightforward and accessible for all involved.
2025-2026 Bill 5284 Text of Previous Version (Mar.(Feb.
25,26, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 5284Indicates 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 Marchbill 25, 2026TO AMEND H.THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 30-5-10, RELATING TO THE PERFORMANCE OF THE DUTIES OF A REGISTER OF DEEDS, SO AS TO INCLUDE ABBEVILLE COUNTY AMONG THE COUNTIES EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENT THAT THESE DUTIES BE PERFORMED BY THE CLERK OF COURT;
5284 Introduced by Rep.
Gagnon S.
Printed 3/25/26--H.
Read the first time February 26, 2026 ________ The abbeville delegation To whom was referred a Bill (H.
5284) to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by amending Section 30-5-10, relating to the performance of the duties of a register of deeds, so as to include Abbeville, etc., respectfully Report:
That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass:
CRAIG GAGNON for the Delegation.
_______ A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 30-5-10, RELATING TO THE PERFORMANCE OF THE DUTIES OF A REGISTER OF DEEDS, SO AS TO INCLUDE ABBEVILLE COUNTY AMONG THE COUNTIES EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENT THAT THESE DUTIES BE PERFORMED BY THE CLERK OF COURT;
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Action History
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Effective date 05/19/26
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Act No. 218
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Signed By Governor
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Ratified R 217
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Read third time and enrolled
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Roll call Ayes-45 Nays-0
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Read second time
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Recalled from Committee on 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 Senate
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Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
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Roll call Yeas-105 Nays-0
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Read second time
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Delegation report: Favorable Abbeville Delegation
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Referred to Abbeville Delegation
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Introduced and read first time
Sponsors
- Representative Craig A. Gagnon · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 169 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (169)
169 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 169 →"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 | 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 | 18 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 105 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| % of votes cast | 85% | 0% | 0% | 15% |
How each member voted (124)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does H 5284 do?
- AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 30-5-10, RELATING TO THE PERFORMANCE OF THE DUTIES OF A REGISTER OF DEEDS, SO AS TO INCLUDE ABBEVILLE COUNTY AMONG THE COUNTIES EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENT THAT THESE DUTIES BE PERFORMED BY THE CLERK OF COURT; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 30-5-12, RELATING TO COUNTIES WHERE THE COUNTY GOVERNING BODY APPOINTS THE REGISTER OF DEEDS, SO AS TO INCLUDE ABBEVILLE COUNTY. - RATIFIED TITLE
- Who sponsors H 5284?
- H 5284 is sponsored by Representative Craig A. Gagnon.
- What is the current status of H 5284?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 26, 2026. Enacted.
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