The bill H. 5280 aims to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Section 5-7-320 and modifying Section 6-1-170 to prohibit municipalities and political subdivisions from enacting policies that restrict the enforcement of federal immigration laws. Specifically, it prohibits any local government from limiting the collection or communication of information regarding an individual's citizenship or immigration status. The bill empowers the Attorney General to initiate civil actions against municipalities that violate these provisions and grants citizens the right to take legal action against municipalities for such violations.

The new legal language inserted into the bill emphasizes that no municipality or political subdivision may have policies that undermine federal immigration law enforcement. It also outlines specific actions that are prohibited, such as preventing law enforcement from gathering or sharing information about citizenship or immigration status. The bill is set to take effect upon the Governor's approval.

Statutes affected:
02/26/2026: 5-7-320, 6-1-170
Latest Version: 5-7-320, 6-1-170