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IntroducedFeb 05, 2026
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Passed House
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Passed Senate
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Became Law
South Carolina House Bill
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 5-31-60 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE PROPERTY OWNERS TO DRILL, OPERATE, AND MAINTAIN PRIVATE WATER WELLS ON AGRICULTURAL OR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY; TO PROHIBIT COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES FROM MANDATING CONNECTION TO MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEMS ABSENT A DOCUMENTED PUBLIC HEALTH THREAT; TO ESTABLISH PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE OF COMPLIANCE; TO PREEMPT CONFLICTING LOCAL ORDINANCES; AND TO PROVIDE FOR ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES.
Last Action See all actions
House • Apr 02, 2026: Committee report: Favorable with amendment Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
Latest Bill Text See all bill texts
House Calendar: SECOND READING STATEWIDE UNCONTESTED BILLS
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- Apr 02, 2026 | House
- Committee report: Favorable with amendment Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
- Apr 01, 2026 | House
- Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Hartz
- Mar 25, 2026 | House
- Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Lastinger
- Feb 05, 2026 | House
- Introduced and read first time
- Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
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