Property tax
This means families may retain favorable property tax rates after an owner's death, making inheritance less financially burdensome.
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H 3841 — Property tax
Last action — Act No. 140
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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 January 30, 2025. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Henry McMaster (Republican) on May 15, 2026.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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16 sponsors
16 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 3 recorded votes so far.
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In plain language
This bill allows certain property tax benefits to continue after an owner's death.
The legislation amends property tax laws in South Carolina to ensure that property receiving a four percent assessment ratio and certain exemptions remain intact when the owner dies. This change provides stability for property tax assessments in cases of inheritance.
What this means for you
- Families: This means families may retain favorable property tax rates after an owner's death, making inheritance less financially burdensome.
Summary
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-43-220, RELATING TO ASSESSMENT RATIOS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, PROPERTY RECEIVING THE FOUR PERCENT ASSESSMENT RATIO SHALL CONTINUE AT FOUR PERCENT WHEN THE OWNER DIES; AND BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-460 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS SHALL CONTINUE TO APPLY WHEN THE OWNER DIES. - RATIFIED TITLE
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
2 added · 22 removedPlain-language change summary
In the latest version of Bill H 3841, two lines were added to clarify certain provisions, while 22 lines of previous text were removed. This change streamlines the bill and focuses on specific criteria related to property assessment ratios. These modifications are significant because they make the bill clearer and more straightforward, which can help prevent misunderstandings and ensure easier implementation when it becomes law.
2025-2026 Bill 3841 Text of Previous Version (Apr.(Jan.
03,30, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 3841Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.) Committee Report April 3, 2025 H. A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-43-220, RELATING TO ASSESSMENT RATIOS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, PROPERTY RECEIVING THE FOUR PERCENT ASSESSMENT RATIO SHALL CONTINUE AT FOUR PERCENT WHEN THE OWNER DIES;
3841 Introduced by Reps.
Hewitt, B.
Newton, Yow, Hardee, Bailey, M.
M.
Smith, Teeple, Kirby, Bustos, Landing, Brewer, Hartnett, Lawson, Davis, Murphy and Weeks S.
Printed 4/3/25--H.
Read the first time January 30, 2025 ________ The committee on House Ways and Means To whom was referred a Bill (H.
3841) to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by amending Section 12-43-220, relating to assessment ratios, so as to provide that under certain circumstances, property, etc., respectfully Report:
That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass:
B.W.
BANNISTER for Committee.
_______ A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-43-220, RELATING TO ASSESSMENT RATIOS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, PROPERTY RECEIVING THE FOUR PERCENT ASSESSMENT RATIO SHALL CONTINUE AT FOUR PERCENT WHEN THE OWNER DIES;
----XX---- This web page was last updated on AprilJanuary 03,30, 2025 at 07:4111:03 PMAM
Action History
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Act No. 140
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Effective date See Act for Effective Date
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Signed By Governor
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Ratified R 183
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Roll call Yeas-109 Nays-0
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Concurred in Senate amendment and enrolled
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Debate adjourned
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Read third time and returned to House with amendments
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Roll call Ayes-43 Nays-0
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Read second time
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Committee Amendment Adopted
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Committee report: Favorable Finance
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Referred to Committee on Finance
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Introduced and read first time
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Read third time and sent to Senate
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Scrivener's error corrected
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Roll call Yeas-107 Nays-0
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Read second time
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Committee report: Favorable Ways and Means
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Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Weeks
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Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
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Introduced and read first time
Sponsors
- Chris Murphy · Primary
- Representative Lee Hewitt · Primary
- Representative Brandon Newton · Primary
- Representative Richard L. "Richie" Yow · Primary
- Representative Kevin Hardee · Primary
- Representative William H. Bailey · Primary
- Representative James E. Teeple · Primary
- Representative Roger K. Kirby · Primary
- Representative Joseph M. "Joe" Bustos · Primary
- Representative Kathy Landing · Primary
- Jr. Representative Gary S. Brewer · Primary
- Jr. Representative Thomas F. "Tom" Hartnett · Primary
- Representative M. Brian Lawson · Primary
- Representative Sylleste H. Davis · Primary
- Representative J. David Weeks · Primary
- Representative Marvin "Mark" Smith · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →16 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 154 not signed on
Sponsors (16)
- Murphy, Chris
- Representative Lee Hewitt
- Representative Brandon Newton
- Representative Richard L. "Richie" Yow
- Representative Kevin Hardee
- Representative William H. Bailey
- Representative James E. Teeple
- Representative Roger K. Kirby
- Representative Joseph M. "Joe" Bustos
- Representative Kathy Landing
- Representative Gary S. Brewer, Jr.
- Representative Thomas F. "Tom" Hartnett, Jr.
- Representative M. Brian Lawson
- Representative Sylleste H. Davis
- Representative J. David Weeks
- Representative Marvin "Mark" Smith
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (154)
154 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 154 →"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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 105 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 109 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| % of votes cast | 88% | 0% | 0% | 12% |
How each member voted (124)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (43)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 103 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 106 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| % of votes cast | 87% | 0% | 0% | 13% |
How each member voted (122)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does H 3841 do?
- AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-43-220, RELATING TO ASSESSMENT RATIOS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, PROPERTY RECEIVING THE FOUR PERCENT ASSESSMENT RATIO SHALL CONTINUE AT FOUR PERCENT WHEN THE OWNER DIES; AND BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-460 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS SHALL CONTINUE TO APPLY WHEN THE OWNER DIES. - RATIFIED TITLE
- Who sponsors H 3841?
- H 3841 is sponsored by Murphy, Chris, Representative Lee Hewitt, Representative Brandon Newton, Representative Richard L. "Richie" Yow, Representative Kevin Hardee, Representative William H. Bailey, Representative James E. Teeple, Representative Roger K. Kirby, Representative Joseph M. "Joe" Bustos, Representative Kathy Landing, Representative Gary S. Brewer, Jr., Representative Thomas F. "Tom" Hartnett, Jr., Representative M. Brian Lawson, Representative Sylleste H. Davis, Representative J. David Weeks, and Representative Marvin "Mark" Smith.
- What is the current status of H 3841?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 30, 2025. Enacted.
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