South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 3949: State anthem
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 3949 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on February 11, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: State anthem. Primary sponsor: John King (Democratic), Adam Duncan (Republican), Kambrell Garvin (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 26, 2026): Act No. 144.
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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 ADDING SECTION 1-1-614 SO AS TO DESIGNATE "DUM SPIRO SPERO" TRANSLATED AS "WHILE I BREATHE, I HOPE" AS THE OFFICIAL CHORAL ANTHEM OF THE STATE. - RATIFIED TITLE
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John King | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Adam Duncan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Kambrell Garvin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 77 |
“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. 144
- Effective date 05/15/26
- Signed By Governor
- Ratified R 188
- Read third time and enrolled
- Roll call Ayes-42 Nays-0
- Read second time
- Committee report: Favorable Family and Veterans' Services
- Scrivener's error corrected
- Referred to Committee on Family and Veterans' Services
- Introduced and read first time
- Read third time and sent to Senate
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