South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 3951: Tenant Protection Act of 2025
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 3951 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on February 11, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Tenant Protection Act of 2025. Primary sponsor: Bill Herbkersman (Republican), Jeff Bradley (Republican), Mark Smith (Republican), Brandon Guffey (Republican), Gilda Cobb-Hunter (Democratic), Melissa Oremus (Republican), Annie McDaniel (Democratic), Heath Sessions (Republican), Weston Newton (Republican), Val Guest (Republican), Todd Rutherford (Democratic), Heather Crawford (Republican), Phillip Lowe (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2025): Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
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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 SO AS TO ENACT THE "TENANT PROTECTION ACT OF 2025" BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-3137 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION LIMITING THE INCREASE IN PROPERTY TAX VALUE FOLLOWING AN ASSESSABLE TRANSFER OF INTEREST WHEN THE PROPERTY WILL BE SUBJECT TO A CERTAIN SIX PERCENT ASSESSMENT RATIO.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Herbkersman | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 118 |
| Jeff Bradley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 123 |
| Mark Smith | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
| Brandon Guffey | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
| Gilda Cobb-Hunter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 95 |
| Melissa Oremus | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
| Annie McDaniel | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Heath Sessions | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 46 |
| Weston Newton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 120 |
| Val Guest | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 106 |
| Todd Rutherford | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
| Heather Crawford | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 68 |
| Phillip Lowe | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
“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 Ways and Means
- Introduced and read first time