The bill H. 4267 proposes to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding a new section, 53-3-320, which designates the twenty-first day of November each year as "Mayflower Compact Day" in South Carolina. The Mayflower Compact, created in 1620, is recognized as the first written document establishing self-government in what would later become the United States. It is noted for laying the groundwork for democratic principles and the concept of governance based on the consent of the governed, which are foundational to the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.

The bill emphasizes the historical significance of the Mayflower Compact, highlighting its role as a governing document for the Plymouth Colony and its importance in the development of liberty and law in America. The act will take effect upon approval by the Governor, thereby formalizing the recognition of this day in South Carolina's calendar.

Statutes affected:
03/27/2025: 53-3-320
04/24/2025: 53-3-320
05/06/2025: 53-3-320
Latest Version: 53-3-320