The bill H. 3514 proposes an amendment to the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Section 11-1-130, which prohibits state departments, agencies, institutions, and political subdivisions, including school districts, from using public funds to purchase flags of the United States or the State of South Carolina unless those flags are entirely manufactured in the United States. This requirement ensures that the materials used in the flags are also sourced from within the country.

The legislation aims to promote domestic manufacturing and support local economies by mandating that any flags purchased with public funds meet strict criteria for U.S. production. The bill will take effect upon approval by the Governor, reinforcing the commitment to American-made products in state-funded purchases.

Statutes affected:
12/05/2024: 11-1-130
04/30/2025: 11-1-130
05/01/2025: 11-1-130
Latest Version: 11-1-130