The bill, H. 5197, is a House Resolution introduced in the South Carolina General Assembly to honor the life and legacy of Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, who passed away on February 17, 2026, at the age of eighty-four. The resolution expresses the deep sympathy of the South Carolina House of Representatives to Jackson's family and friends, recognizing his significant contributions as a civil rights activist and leader. It highlights his early life in Greenville, his educational achievements, and his impactful work with the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) alongside Martin Luther King Jr., as well as his role in founding the Rainbow PUSH Coalition.

The resolution also acknowledges Jackson's political career, including his service as a shadow senator from the District of Columbia and his presidential campaigns in the 1980s. It concludes with a commitment from the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives to remember and celebrate Jackson's remarkable dedication to civil rights and his inspirational leadership, and it includes a provision for presenting a copy of the resolution to his family.