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H4623 • 2026

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 63-7-2335 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND CHILD-PLACING AGENCIES FROM REQUIRING FOSTER PARENTS TO DISCLOSE INFORMATION RELATED TO FIREARMS THAT ARE PRESENT IN THE HOME; TO CREATE CIVIL PENALTIES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 63-7-2335 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND CHILD-PLACING AGENCIES FROM REQUIRING FOSTER PARENTS TO DISCLOSE INFORMATION RELATED TO FIREARMS THAT ARE PRESENT IN THE HOME; TO CREATE CIVIL PENALTIES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

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Reps. Gilliam, McCravy, C. Mitchell, Oremus, Chumley and Edgerton
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Official Summary Text

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 63-7-2335 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND CHILD-PLACING AGENCIES FROM REQUIRING FOSTER PARENTS TO DISCLOSE INFORMATION RELATED TO FIREARMS THAT ARE PRESENT IN THE HOME; TO CREATE CIVIL PENALTIES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.