South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 3308: Defend the Guard Act
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 3308 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on December 5, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Defend the Guard Act. Primary sponsor: Thomas Beach (Republican), Josiah Magnuson (Republican), Sarita Edgerton (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2025): Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Edgerton.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "DEFEND THE GUARD ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 25-1-1930 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD MAY NOT BE RELEASED FROM THE STATE INTO ACTIVE-DUTY COMBAT UNLESS THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS HAS TAKEN CERTAIN ACTIONS.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Beach | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Josiah Magnuson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Sarita Edgerton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Edgerton
- Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
- Introduced and read first time
- Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
- Prefiled