South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 3861: Short-term rentals
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 3861 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on January 30, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Short-term rentals. Primary sponsor: Lee Hewitt (Republican), William Bailey (Republican), Gary Brewer (Republican), Murphy, Bruce Bannister (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 30, 2025): Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.
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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 ADDING SECTION 6-1-195 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A GOVERNING BODY OF A MUNICIPALITY, COUNTY, OR OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE FROM ENACTING OR ENFORCING AN ORDINANCE, RESOLUTION, OR REGULATION THAT PROHIBITS THE RENTAL OF A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING TO A SHORT-TERM GUEST, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES, AND TO DEFINE TERMS.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Hewitt | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 108 |
| William Bailey | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 104 |
| Gary Brewer | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 114 |
| Murphy | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bruce Bannister | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
- Introduced and read first time