The bill H. 5284 seeks to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws to include Abbeville County in specific provisions regarding the duties and appointment of the Register of Deeds. Specifically, it amends Section 30-5-10 to exempt Abbeville County from the requirement that the duties of the Register of Deeds be performed by the Clerk of Court, aligning it with other counties that already have this exemption. Additionally, Section 30-5-12 is amended to allow the governing body of Abbeville County to appoint its own Register of Deeds, similar to the existing provisions for several other counties.

These amendments will enable Abbeville County to have greater autonomy in managing the responsibilities associated with the Register of Deeds, ensuring that local governance can better address the needs of its constituents. The bill will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
02/26/2026: 30-5-10, 30-5-12
03/25/2026: 30-5-10, 30-5-12
04/01/2026: 30-5-10, 30-5-12
Latest Version: 30-5-10, 30-5-12