The South Carolina Tribal Reservation Establishment Act aims to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding a new Article 3 to Chapter 31, Title 1, which allows the South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs to designate certain lands as Native American reservations. The bill defines key terms such as "tribe," "reservation," and "land into trust," and outlines the process for tribes to apply for the establishment of reservations. It emphasizes the need for historical, cultural, and environmental evaluations of the lands and requires compliance with state regulations. Additionally, the bill incentivizes land donations for tribal reservations through state tax benefits for donors.

The legislation also addresses the management and jurisdiction of tribal lands, stating that tribes have the authority to manage their lands according to their traditions while adhering to conservation agreements. It establishes that lands designated as reservations will be exempt from state and local taxation and outlines the process for landowners to donate property to tribes. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for hunting and fishing rights, the partitioning of tribal lands, and the establishment of collaborative agreements between tribal and state law enforcement. The act will take effect upon approval by the Governor.