South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee

H 5116 — Fireworks discharged near equine facilities

Last action — Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

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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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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

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Stalled 14% · moderate confidence

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Summary

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 47-1-65 SO AS TO PROVIDE IT IS UNLAWFUL TO DISCHARGE FIREWORKS NEAR FACILITIES HOUSING EQUINE.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The amendment to Bill H 5116 makes it illegal to discharge fireworks within 200 yards of facilities that house horses. This change is important because it aims to protect equine facilities and the animals from the stress and potential harm that fireworks can cause. Violators of this law may face a $250 fine, highlighting the seriousness of the issue for horse owners and surrounding communities.

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Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.)                 A bill   TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 47-1-65 SO AS TO PROVIDE IT IS UNLAWFUL TO DISCHARGE FIREWORKS NEAR FACILITIES HOUSING EQUINE.
  Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
  SECTION 1.  Chapter 1, Title 47 of the S.C.
Code is amended by adding:
      Section 47-1-65.
It is unlawful to knowingly and wilfully discharge fireworks less than two hundred yards from a facility housing equine.
A person who violates this provision is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined two hundred fifty dollars.
  SECTION 2.  This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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Action History

  1. Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

  2. Introduced and read first time

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 5116 do?
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 47-1-65 SO AS TO PROVIDE IT IS UNLAWFUL TO DISCHARGE FIREWORKS NEAR FACILITIES HOUSING EQUINE.
Who sponsors H 5116?
H 5116 is sponsored by Representative Mark N. Willis.
What is the current status of H 5116?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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