The bill S. 68 aims to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Section 27-30-180, which grants homeowners associations the authority to adopt and enforce specific rules regarding the display of political signs. Under this new provision, homeowners and tenants are allowed to display political signs on their property, excluding common areas, during a designated period that begins thirty days before an election and ends five days after. The bill stipulates that homeowners associations can set rules concerning the size, number, and placement of these signs, ensuring that certain minimum standards are met.

Specifically, the bill mandates that any sign must be at least twenty-four inches by eighteen inches and allows homeowners to display at least two signs for each candidate or public question. Additionally, it permits associations to remove signs that do not comply with their established rules. The definition of a "political sign" is also clarified to include signs advocating for or against candidates, political parties, or public questions. This legislation will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
12/11/2024: 27-30-180
01/17/2025: 27-30-180
Latest Version: 27-30-180