The bill, S. 1180, proposes a change to the primary date for the 2026 general election in South Carolina, moving it to the second Tuesday of August. This adjustment overrides existing provisions in Section 7-13-15 regarding the timing of primary elections, while still adhering to the procedures outlined in Chapter 13, Title 7 of the South Carolina Code.

Additionally, the bill stipulates new filing requirements for candidates. It mandates that the filing period for the political party primary in August will open at noon on the third Friday in June and will close five days later at noon. Importantly, all candidates who have previously filed for the 2026 primary must refile to be eligible for the August primaries. The resolution will take effect upon the Governor's approval.