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A138, R153, H4042
STATUS INFORMATION
General Bill
Sponsors: Reps. Bernstein, Gilliard, Wheeler, Wetmore, King, Howard, Henegan, Stavrinakis, Bauer, Rutherford, W. Newton, Jordan, Pope, Bannister, J.E. Johnson, Brittain, Elliott and Jefferson
Companion/Similar bill(s): 419, 3686
Document Path: LC-0165DG23.docx
Introduced in the House on February 28, 2023
Introduced in the Senate on May 4, 2023
Last Amended on April 17, 2024
Currently residing in the House
Governor's Action: May 13, 2024, Signed
Summary: Antisemitism
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
| Date | Body | Action Description with journal page number |
|---|---|---|
| 2/28/2023 | House | Introduced and read first time (House Journal-page 7) |
| 2/28/2023 | House | Referred to Committee on Judiciary (House Journal-page 7) |
| 3/1/2023 | House | Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Gilliard, Wheeler, Wetmore, King, Howard, Henegan, Stavrinakis, Bauer, Rutherford |
| 4/19/2023 | House | Committee report: Favorable Judiciary (House Journal-page 25) |
| 4/26/2023 | House | Requests for debate-Rep(s). McCravy, Harris, Magnuson, Cromer, Chumley, Burns, May. McCabe, Trantham, Vaughan, TA Morgan, Elliott, Bernstein, Jordan, White, Gilliard, Kirby, Hosey, Beach (House Journal-page 37) |
| 4/27/2023 | House | Member(s) request name added as sponsor: W. Newton, Jordan, Pope, Bannister, J.E. Johnson, Brittain, Elliott |
| 5/2/2023 | House | Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Jefferson |
| 5/2/2023 | House | Debate adjourned (House Journal-page 41) |
| 5/3/2023 | House | Amended (House Journal-page 83) |
| 5/3/2023 | House | Read second time (House Journal-page 83) |
| 5/3/2023 | House | Roll call Yeas-105 Nays-0 (House Journal-page 84) |
| 5/4/2023 | House | Read third time and sent to Senate (House Journal-page 113) |
| 5/4/2023 | House | Roll call Yeas-98 Nays-0 (House Journal-page 113) |
| 5/4/2023 | Senate | Introduced and read first time (Senate Journal-page 11) |
| 5/4/2023 | Senate | Referred to Committee on Judiciary (Senate Journal-page 11) |
| 2/6/2024 | Senate | Referred to Subcommittee: Talley (ch), Campsen, Sabb, Reichenbach, Tedder |
| 4/10/2024 | Senate | Committee report: Favorable with amendment Judiciary (Senate Journal-page 7) |
| 4/17/2024 | Senate | Committee Amendment Adopted (Senate Journal-page 75) |
| 4/17/2024 | Senate | Read second time (Senate Journal-page 75) |
| 4/17/2024 | Senate | Roll call Ayes-44 Nays-0 (Senate Journal-page 75) |
| 4/18/2024 | Senate | Read third time and returned to House with amendments (Senate Journal-page 13) |
| 4/24/2024 | House | Concurred in Senate amendment and enrolled (House Journal-page 17) |
| 4/24/2024 | House | Roll call Yeas-xxx Nays-xxx (House Journal-page 17) |
| 5/8/2024 | Ratified R 153 | |
| 5/13/2024 | Signed By Governor | |
| 5/20/2024 | Effective date 05/13/24 | |
| 5/20/2024 | Act No. 138 |
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VERSIONS OF THIS BILL
02/28/2023
04/19/2023
05/04/2023
04/10/2024
04/17/2024
(A138, R153, H4042)
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 27 TO CHAPTER 1, TITLE 1 SO AS TO PROVIDE A FRAMEWORK IN WHICH ANTISEMITISM IS CONSIDERED REGARDING ALL LAWS PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATORY ACTS.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
Antisemitism
SECTION 1. Chapter 1, Title 1 of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:
Section 1-1-1710. (A) For purposes of this section, the term "definition of antisemitism":
(1) includes the definition of antisemitism adopted on May 26, 2016, by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, which has been adopted by the United States Department of State;
(2) includes contemporary examples of antisemitism identified by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance; and
(3) does not include criticism of Israel similar to that leveled against any other country.
(B) Nothing in this section may be construed to:
(1) diminish or infringe upon any rights protected under the First Amendment to the United States Constitution or Section 2, Article I of the South Carolina Constitution, 1895; or
(2) conflict with federal, state, or local discrimination laws.
(C) In reviewing, investigating, or deciding whether there has been a violation of any relevant policy, law, or regulation prohibiting discriminatory acts, the State shall take into consideration the definition of antisemitism set forth in law for purposes of determining whether the alleged act was discriminatory. A court or other relevant authority shall apply the same legal standard as applicable to like claims of discrimination arising under the laws of this State protecting civil rights, including Chapter 13 of this title.
Time effective
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
Ratified the 8th day of May, 2024.
Approved the 13th day of May, 2024.
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