South Carolina State Representative

Neal Collins 2025-2026 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation

Legislative Session

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South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session

South Carolina House Bill H3694

Introduced
1/15/25  
Pickens High volleyball champs
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South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session

South Carolina House Bill H3430

Filed/Introduced
5/19/25  
Introduced
1/14/25  
Refer
1/14/25  
Engrossed
2/20/25  
Refer
2/26/25  
Enrolled
5/7/25  
Passed
5/12/25  
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 15-38-15, RELATING TO JOINT AND SEVERAL LIABILITY AND THE APPORTIONMENT OF PERCENTAGES OF FAULT AND ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE OR DRUG EXCEPTIONS, AMONG OTHER THINGS, SO AS TO FURTHER MODIFY PROVISIONS RELATING TO JOINT AND SEVERAL LIABILITY, TO REMOVE THE EXCEPTION TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE SECTION APPLYING TO THE USE, SALE, OR POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL, TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR THE INCLUSION OF ADDITIONAL TORTFEASORS IN A CAUSE OF ACTION AND FOR THE TRIER OF FACT TO ALLOCATE FAULT TO ADDITIONAL TORTFEASORS, AND TO PROVIDE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH ADDITIONAL NONDEFENDANT TORTFEASORS SHALL BE ADDED TO A VERDICT FORM AND CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH THEY SHALL NOT BE ADDED; BY AMENDING SECTION 61-6-2220, RELATING TO ALCOHOL SALES, SO AS TO PROHIBIT A PERSON FROM KNOWINGLY SELLING ALCOHOL TO AN INTOXICATED PERSON; BY ADDING CHAPTER 3 TO TITLE 61 SO AS TO ESTABLISH AN ALCOHOL SERVER TRAINING REQUIREMENT; BY AMENDING SECTION 61-2-60, RELATING TO REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE REGULATIONS FOR THE ALCOHOL SERVER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS; BY AMENDING SECTION 61-4-580, RELATING TO PROHIBITED ACTS BY HOLDERS OF PERMITS AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF BEER OR WINE, SO AS TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 61-4-523 SO AS TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR THE SALE OF BEER AND WINE AT COLLEGIATE SPORTING EVENTS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; BY ADDING SECTION 38-73-550 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE TO MAKE CERTAIN REPORTS REGARDING LIQUOR LIABILITY COVERAGE IN THIS STATE; BY AMENDING SECTION 38-90-20, RELATING TO LICENSING, REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION, FEES, AND RENEWAL, SO AS TO INCLUDE LIQUOR LIABILITY INSURANCE; BY AMENDING SECTION 61-2-145, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT OF LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR LIQUOR LIABILITY RISK MITIGATION; AND BY ADDING SECTION 61-2-147 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT TORTFEASORS CHARGED WITH CERTAIN DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OFFENSES SHALL APPEAR ON THE JURY VERDICT FORM UPON MOTION OF THE DEFENDANT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, AND TO PROVIDE IF A VERDICT IS RENDERED AGAINST BOTH A LICENSEE AND A DEFENDANT CHARGED WITH CERTAIN DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OFFENSES THAT THE LICENSEE IS JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY LIABLE FOR FIFTY PERCENT OF THE PLAINTIFF'S ACTUAL DAMAGES.
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South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session

South Carolina House Bill H4906

Filed/Introduced
 
Introduced
1/14/26  
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL TEAM ON AN IMPRESSIVE SEASON AND TO CELEBRATE THE STAGS' CAPTURE OF THE 2025 CLASS AAAAA DIVISION II STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
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South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session

South Carolina House Bill H4902

Filed/Introduced
4/23/26  
Introduced
1/14/26  
Engrossed
1/16/26  
Refer
1/20/26  
Enrolled
2/26/26  
Vetoed
3/11/26  
Override
3/25/26  
Override
4/1/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-158-50, RELATING TO AN EXEMPTION OF AN INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETE'S NAME, IMAGE, AND LIKENESS COMPENSATION CONTRACT DOCUMENTATION MAINTAINED BY PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING FROM PUBLIC DISCLOSURE UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, SO AS TO REMOVE AN EXCEPTION TO THE EXEMPTION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT RECORDS OF AGGREGATE REVENUE FUNDS EXPENDED FOR INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS REVENUE-SHARING PROGRAMS BY A PUBLIC INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING EACH FISCAL YEAR ARE SUBJECT TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT SUBJECT TO EXCEPTIONS FROM SUCH DISCLOSURE FOR INDIVIDUAL ATHLETE PAYMENTS, SPORT-SPECIFIC ALLOCATIONS, AND NEGOTIATION RECORDS.
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South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session

South Carolina House Bill H4933

Filed/Introduced
 
Introduced
1/15/26  
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR SOUTH CAROLINA NATIVE SON TERENCE YOUNG, RENOWNED GUITARIST, BAND LEADER, AND MANAGER, TO CONGRATULATE HIM ON BEING NAMED MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR - GUITAR II BY THE JOSIE MUSIC AWARDS IN NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE, AND TO EXTEND TO HIM BEST WISHES FOR MUCH CONTINUED SUCCESS IN THE DAYS AHEAD.
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South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session

South Carolina House Bill H4934

Filed/Introduced
 
Introduced
1/15/26  
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MT. JOY HOLINESS CHURCH OF ULMER ON THE OCCASION OF ITS FIFTY-SECOND ANNIVERSARY AND TO COMMEND THE CHURCH FOR MORE THAN A HALF-CENTURY OF SERVICE TO GOD AND THE COMMUNITY.
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South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session

South Carolina House Bill H4935

Filed/Introduced
 
Introduced
1/15/26  
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR THE SOCASTEE HIGH SCHOOL BOYS VOLLEYBALL TEAM AND COACH ON THEIR IMPRESSIVE WIN OF THE 2025 SOUTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE CLASS AAAAA DIVISION II STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE AND TO SALUTE THEM ON A FABULOUS SEASON.
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South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session

South Carolina House Bill H4932

Filed/Introduced
 
Introduced
1/15/26  
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR DR. CHANDRA R. CLEVELAND FOR TWENTY YEARS OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP IN SOUTH CAROLINA, AND FOR HER DEDICATED WORK IN RAISING STATEWIDE AWARENESS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND EDUCATING COMMUNITIES ON HOW THIS CRIME IMPACTS EVERY REGION OF THE STATE.

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South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session

South Carolina House Bill H3003

Introduced
1/14/25  
Refer
1/14/25  
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF MAIN STREET IN THE TOWN OF EASLEY IN PICKENS COUNTY FROM WILBUR STREET TO NORTH PENDLETON STREET "OFFICER MATTHEW LOGAN HARE MEMORIAL AVENUE" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS OR MARKERS ALONG THIS PORTION OF HIGHWAY CONTAINING THESE WORDS.
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South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session

South Carolina House Bill H3034

Introduced
1/14/25  
Refer
1/14/25  
Engrossed
4/2/26  
Refer
4/7/26  
Enrolled
5/6/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING "FARGO'S, HYCO'S, RICO'S, COBA'S, WICK'S, MIKKA'S, AND BUMI'S LAW" BY AMENDING ARTICLE 11 OF CHAPTER 3, TITLE 47, RELATING TO TAUNTING, TORMENTING, INJURING, OR KILLING POLICE DOGS OR HORSES, SO AS TO EXPAND THE CONDUCT THAT RESULTS IN A VIOLATION, INCREASE THE PENALTIES, REQUIRE RESTITUTION TO THE LAW ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENT OR AGENCY, AND MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 42-7-90, RELATING TO EXPENDITURES FROM THE STATE ACCIDENT FUND, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE CERTAIN EXPENDITURES FROM THE FUND FOR THE PAYMENT OF AN AWARD FOR INJURY OR DEATH OF A SPECIFIC PATROL CANINE OR CANINE USED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR TRACKING OR SPECIFIC DETECTION.
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South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session

South Carolina House Bill H3439

Filed/Introduced
 
Introduced
1/14/25  
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING CHAPTER 19 TO TITLE 55 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE "SOUTH CAROLINA BLUE ORIGIN FLIGHT LOTTERY COMMISSION" TO CREATE AN ANNUAL LOTTERY FOR A SOUTH CAROLINA RESIDENT TO FLY ON A BLUE ORIGIN FLIGHT, TO PROVIDE FOR THE COMMISSION'S MEMBERSHIP AND PURPOSE, AND TO REQUIRE THE COMMISSION TO PROVIDE AN ANNUAL REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR, THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE REGARDING THE COMMISSION'S ACTIVITIES.
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South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session

South Carolina House Bill H3440

Filed/Introduced
 
Introduced
1/14/25  
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 16-11-440, RELATING TO THE PRESUMPTION OF REASONABLE FEAR OF IMMINENT PERIL WHEN USING DEADLY FORCE AGAINST ANOTHER UNLAWFULLY ENTERING A RESIDENCE, OCCUPIED VEHICLE, OR PLACE OF BUSINESS, SO AS TO ADD CHURCH OR PLACE OF WORSHIP TO THE LOCATIONS WHERE A PERSON, IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, HAS NO DUTY TO RETREAT; AND BY ADDING SECTION 16-11-445 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A PRESUMPTION THAT A PERSON IS JUSTIFIED IN USING DEADLY FORCE IN SELF DEFENSE IF THE PERSON IS IN A CHURCH OR PLACE OF WORSHIP IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
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South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session

South Carolina House Bill H3455

Filed/Introduced
 
Introduced
1/14/25  
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-17-10, RELATING TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE SCHOOL DISTRICTS SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DISCIPLINE OF STUDENTS WITHIN THAT SCHOOL DISTRICT; BY ADDING CHAPTER 9 TO TITLE 59 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE OFFICE OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS ADMINISTRATION IN THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, TO PROVIDE THE OFFICE OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS ADMINISTRATION TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SELECTION AND OVERSIGHT OF LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENTS, TO PROHIBIT LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS FROM ENTERING INTO A NEW CONTRACT OR EXTENDING A CONTRACT FOR A DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT, TO ABOLISH THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, AND TO ABOLISH THE EDUCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE; AND BY REPEALING CHAPTER 5 OF TITLE 59 RELATING TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
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South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session

South Carolina House Bill H3456

Filed/Introduced
 
Introduced
1/14/25  
A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 1, ARTICLE XI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, RELATING TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO ABOLISH THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
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South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session

South Carolina House Bill H3470

Filed/Introduced
 
Introduced
1/14/25  
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-17-35 SO AS TO REQUIRE COUNTYWIDE SCHOOL DISTRICTS NO LATER THAN JULY 1, 2027; AND BY ADDING SECTION 59-17-36 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSOLIDATION OF COUNTYWIDE SCHOOL DISTRICTS BY JULY 1, 2032.