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S 996: Fingerprint Background Checks Update

Enacted Last action June 5, 2026: Effective date 05/19/26

Plain-language summary

S 996 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina Senate on March 10, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Fingerprint Background Checks Update. Primary sponsor: Tom Young (Republican), Ed Sutton (Democratic), Mike Reichenbach (Republican), Tameika Isaac Devine (Democratic), Jeff Zell (Republican), Jason Elliott (Republican), Deon Tedder (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 5, 2026): Effective date 05/19/26.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Tom Young (Republican); Ed Sutton (Democratic); Mike Reichenbach (Republican); Tameika Isaac Devine (Democratic); and 3 more.