South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 3872: Hunting Heritage Protect Act
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 3872 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on January 30, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Hunting Heritage Protect Act. Primary sponsor: B.J. Cox, Heather Bauer (Democratic), Micah Caskey (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 26, 2026): Act No. 143.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "HUNTING HERITAGE PROTECTION ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 50-11-2250 SO AS TO PROHIBIT DECISIONS BY THE DEPARTMENT THAT WOULD RESULT IN ANY NET LOSS OF DEPARTMENT-MANAGED LAND FOR HUNTING. - RATIFIED TITLE
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.J. Cox | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Heather Bauer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Micah Caskey | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 89 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Act No. 143
- Effective date 01/01/27
- Signed By Governor
- Ratified R 186
- Roll call Yeas-117 Nays-0
- Concurred in Senate amendment and enrolled
- Read third time and returned to House with amendments
- Roll call Ayes-43 Nays-0
- Read second time
- Committee Amendment Adopted
- Committee report: Favorable with amendment Fish, Game and Forestry
- Scrivener's error corrected
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