Solicitation of Charitable Funds
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S 715 — Solicitation of Charitable Funds
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 December 10, 2025. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Henry McMaster (Republican) on May 18, 2026.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
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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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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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In plain language
The bill changes regulations for charities and professional solicitors in South Carolina.
This bill amends several sections of the South Carolina Code regarding charitable solicitations. It raises exemption thresholds for charities, modifies filing requirements for professional solicitors, and mandates transparency in disclosures to donors.
What this means for you
- Families: This means families may receive clearer information about the charities seeking donations and their purposes.
Summary
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 33-56-50, RELATING TO ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT FROM REGISTRATION PROVISIONS, SO AS TO INCREASE THRESHOLDS FOR CHARITIES REQUESTING EXEMPTIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 33-56-70, RELATING TO CONTRACTS BETWEEN PROFESSIONAL SOLICITORS AND CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS, SO AS TO LIMIT FILING REQUIREMENTS TO COMMERCIAL CO-VENTURERS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 33-56-90, RELATING TO DISCLOSURES TO SOLICITED PARTIES, SO AS TO REQUIRE ANY ENTITY THAT SOLICITS FOR CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS TO DISCLOSE THE LEGAL NAME AND PURPOSE OF THE CHARITY FOR WHICH THEY ARE SOLICITING; BY AMENDING SECTION 33-56-110, RELATING TO THE REGISTRATION OF PROFESSIONAL SOLICITORS, FUNDRAISING COUNSEL, OR COMMERCIAL CO-VENTURERS, SO AS TO LIMIT REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL CO-VENTURERS SOLICITING MORE THAN TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS IN A SINGLE SOLICITATION CAMPAIGN AND TO REQUIRE REPORTING TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE IF THE CONTRIBUTIONS COLLECTED BY A CO-VENTURER EXCEED THAT LIMIT; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 33-56-120, RELATING TO PROHIBITED MISREPRESENTATIONS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT COMMERCIAL CO-VENTURERS FROM USING REGISTRATION WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE AS AN ENDORSEMENT BY THE STATE. - RATIFIED TITLE
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
7 added · 7 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent amendment to Bill S 715 changes the registration requirements for commercial co-venturers who are soliciting more than $10,000 in a single campaign. This new version clarifies that these co-venturers must follow specific guidelines to be exempt from registration. This matters because it aims to simplify the registration process for commercial co-venturers, potentially making it easier for them to operate while still maintaining necessary oversight on fundraising activities.
2025-2026 Bill 715 Text of Previous Version (Jan.(Dec.
14,10, 2026)2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 715Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
BY AMENDING SECTION 33-56-110, RELATING TO THE REGISTRATION OF PROFESSIONAL SOLICITORS, FUND-RAISING COUNSEL, OR COMMERCIAL CO-VENTURERS, SO AS TO LIMIT REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIALCOMMERICAL CO-VENTURERS SOLICITING MORE THAN TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS IN A SINGLE SOLICITATION CAMPAIGN;
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Action History
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Effective date 05/18/26
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Act No. 170
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Signed By Governor
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Ratified R 149
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Read third time and enrolled
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Roll call Yeas-103 Nays-0
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Read second time
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Debate adjourned
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Committee report: Favorable Labor, Commerce and Industry
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Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
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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-44 Nays-0
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Read second time
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Scrivener's error corrected
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Committee report: Favorable Labor, Commerce and Industry
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Scrivener's error corrected
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Scrivener's error corrected
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Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
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Introduced and read first time
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Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
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Prefiled
Sponsors
- Senator Ed Sutton · Primary
- Senator Rex F. Rice · Primary
- Senator Jason Elliott · Primary
- Senator Ross Turner · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →4 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 166 not signed on
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 |
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| Unaffiliated | 101 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 103 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| % of votes cast | 83% | 0% | 0% | 17% |
How each member voted (124)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 44 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 44 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (45)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does S 715 do?
- AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 33-56-50, RELATING TO ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT FROM REGISTRATION PROVISIONS, SO AS TO INCREASE THRESHOLDS FOR CHARITIES REQUESTING EXEMPTIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 33-56-70, RELATING TO CONTRACTS BETWEEN PROFESSIONAL SOLICITORS AND CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS, SO AS TO LIMIT FILING REQUIREMENTS TO COMMERCIAL CO-VENTURERS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 33-56-90, RELATING TO DISCLOSURES TO SOLICITED PARTIES, SO AS TO REQUIRE ANY ENTITY THAT SOLICITS FOR CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS TO DISCLOSE THE LEGAL NAME AND PURPOSE OF THE CHARITY FOR WHICH THEY ARE SOLICITING; BY AMENDING SECTION 33-56-110, RELATING TO THE REGISTRATION OF PROFESSIONAL SOLICITORS, FUNDRAISING COUNSEL, OR COMMERCIAL CO-VENTURERS, SO AS TO LIMIT REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL CO-VENTURERS SOLICITING MORE THAN TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS IN A SINGLE SOLICITATION CAMPAIGN AND TO REQUIRE REPORTING TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE IF THE CONTRIBUTIONS COLLECTED BY A CO-VENTURER EXCEED THAT LIMIT; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 33-56-120, RELATING TO PROHIBITED MISREPRESENTATIONS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT COMMERCIAL CO-VENTURERS FROM USING REGISTRATION WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE AS AN ENDORSEMENT BY THE STATE. - RATIFIED TITLE
- Who sponsors S 715?
- S 715 is sponsored by Senator Ed Sutton, Senator Rex F. Rice, Senator Jason Elliott, and Senator Ross Turner.
- What is the current status of S 715?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 10, 2025. Enacted.
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