South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

H 4763: Helping Alleviate Lawful Obstruction (HALO) Act

Passed both chambers Last action June 25, 2026: Roll call Ayes-33 Nays-6

Plain-language summary

H 4763 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on December 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Helping Alleviate Lawful Obstruction (HALO) Act. Primary sponsor: Melissa Oremus (Republican), Case Brittain (Republican), Weston Newton (Republican), William Bailey (Republican), Jeff Bradley (Republican), Gary Brewer (Republican), Micah Caskey (Republican), Heather Crawford (Republican), Adam Duncan (Republican), Shannon Erickson (Republican), Cal Forrest (Republican), Craig Gagnon (Republican), Gil Gatch (Republican), Doug Gilliam (Republican), Val Guest (Republican), Patrick Haddon (Republican), Kevin Hardee (Republican), Tom Hartnett (Republican), Charlie Hartz (Republican), Lee Hewitt (Republican), Davey Hiott (Republican), Bill Hixon (Republican), Harriet Holman (Republican), Jeff Johnson (Republican), Brian Lawson (Republican), Randy Ligon (Republican), Steven Long (Republican), Phillip Lowe (Republican), David Martin (Republican), John McCravy (Republican), Cody Mitchell (Republican), Brandon Newton (Republican), Fawn Pedalino (Republican), Tommy Pope (Republican), Robby Robbins (Republican), Blake Sanders (Republican), Carla Schuessler (Republican), Heath Sessions (Republican), Murrell Smith (Republican), Mark Smith (Republican), Bill Taylor (Republican), James Teeple (Republican), David Vaughan (Republican), Bill Whitmire (Republican), Mark Willis (Republican), Chris Wooten (Republican), Richie Yow (Republican), Jackie Terribile (Republican), Joe White (Republican), John Lastinger (Republican), Paul Wickensimer (Republican), Lucas Atkinson (Republican), Don Chapman (Republican), Daniel Gibson (Republican), April Cromer (Republican), Lee Gilreath (Republican). Most recent recorded action (June 25, 2026): Roll call Ayes-33 Nays-6.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Melissa Oremus (Republican); Case Brittain (Republican); Weston Newton (Republican); William Bailey (Republican); and 52 more.