The bill, S. 333, is a Senate resolution that aims to recognize and commend the organizers and participants of the inaugural South Carolina Religious Liberty Conference. It highlights the importance of religious liberty in South Carolina's history, particularly referencing the adoption of the Fundamental Constitutions of Carolina on March 1, 1669, which is noted as the first foundational government guarantee of religious liberty in the Americas. The resolution encourages all South Carolinians to celebrate the significance of religious liberty and acknowledges the diverse faiths represented at the conference, which took place on January 15, 2025.
Furthermore, the resolution declares March 1, 2025, as "South Carolina, First in Religious Liberty Day" in honor of the state's legacy in promoting and safeguarding the right to worship freely. It emphasizes the need to learn from South Carolina's past, recognizing both its achievements and shortcomings in the realm of religious freedom. The resolution serves as a call to action for citizens to embrace and support the principles of religious liberty for all individuals.