South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee

S 913 — Official State Song

Last action — Scrivener's error corrected

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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 10, 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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Stalled 14% · moderate confidence

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Odds of enactment

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  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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Summary

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-687 SO AS TO DESIGNATE "CAROLINA UNTIL I DIE" BY PATRICK DAVIS AS AN OFFICIAL STATE SONG.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

11 added · 24 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to Bill S 913 changes the title of the song being designated as South Carolina’s official state song from "Carolina When I Die" to "Carolina Until I Die" by Patrick Davis. This change matters because it corrects the title of the song, ensuring that the official designation reflects the accurate name of the work. As a result, South Carolina will honor the song in its correct form, which is significant for the song's recognition and the artist's legacy.

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09, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 913Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
10, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 913Indicates 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 February 10, 2026   S.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.)                 A bill   TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-687 SO AS TO DESIGNATE "CAROLINA UNTIL I DIE" BY PATRICK DAVIS AS AN OFFICIAL STATE SONG.
913   Introduced by Senator Graham   S.
Printed 2/10/26--S.                                                                              [SEC 4/9/2026 1:21 PM] Read the first time February 10, 2026   ________                 A bill   TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-687 SO AS TO DESIGNATE "CAROLINA WHEN I DIE" BY PATRICK DAVIS AS AN OFFICIAL STATE SONG.
"Carolina When I Die" by Patrick Davis is designated as an official state song.
"Carolina Until I Die" by Patrick Davis is designated as an official state song.
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Action History

  1. Scrivener's error corrected

  2. Referred to Committee on Family and Veterans' Services

  3. Introduced and read first time

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 169 not signed on

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (169)

169 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 913 do?
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-687 SO AS TO DESIGNATE "CAROLINA UNTIL I DIE" BY PATRICK DAVIS AS AN OFFICIAL STATE SONG.
Who sponsors S 913?
S 913 is sponsored by Senator Jeffrey R. Graham.
What is the current status of S 913?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 10, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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