The bill S. 1030 proposes an amendment to Section 20, Article I of the South Carolina Constitution, which addresses the right to keep and bear arms. The amendment clarifies that every citizen has a personal, fundamental right to keep and bear arms, and emphasizes that this right shall not be infringed by international treaties or laws that violate the United States Constitution. The proposed language includes a stipulation that any restrictions on this right will be subject to strict scrutiny, ensuring a high standard of review for any limitations imposed.

Additionally, the amendment outlines that no citizen can be compelled by international treaties or laws to take actions that would interfere with their right to bear arms if such actions violate the U.S. Constitution. The bill mandates that the proposed amendment be presented to voters in the next general election, allowing citizens to decide whether to adopt the changes to the constitutional provision regarding the right to bear arms.