The "Charity Protection Act" aims to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Section 33-56-65, which prohibits state agencies or officials from imposing annual filing or reporting requirements that exceed those established in Chapter 56, Title 33. This legislation is designed to alleviate the regulatory burden on charitable organizations, ensuring that they are not subjected to more stringent requirements than those already in place.

However, the act includes specific exceptions; it does not apply to state grants and contracts, fraud investigations, or enforcement actions against charitable organizations. Additionally, the provisions of this section will take precedence over any conflicting statutes or regulations. The act will become effective upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
02/24/2026: 33-56-65
Latest Version: 33-56-65