The bill H. 3324 proposes the establishment of an African American Confederate Veterans Monument in South Carolina, specifically on the grounds of the State House. It introduces two new sections to the South Carolina Code of Laws: Section 10-1-220, which mandates the creation of the monument and outlines that its design and location will be determined by a newly formed commission, and Section 10-1-230, which establishes the African American Confederate Veterans Monument Commission. This commission will consist of eleven members, including representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate, and will be responsible for raising funds, consulting with the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum, and reporting the proposed design and location by July 1, 2025.

The bill emphasizes the importance of recognizing the contributions of African American Confederate soldiers, which it argues have been overlooked in current educational standards. The commission is tasked with ensuring that the names of these veterans, including Charles Dougherty Hayne, are incorporated into the monument. The commission will be dissolved on January 1, 2029, unless the monument is dedicated before that date, in which case its responsibilities will be transferred to the State House Committee. The act will take effect upon the Governor's approval.

Statutes affected:
12/05/2024: 10-1-220, 10-1-230
Latest Version: 10-1-220, 10-1-230
12/06/2024: 10-1-220, 10-1-230