South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 4100: Captive Wildlife
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 4100 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Captive Wildlife. Primary sponsor: Bill Hixon (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 26, 2025): Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental 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 CHAPTER 17 TO TITLE 50 SO AS TO REGULATE CAPTIVE WILDLIFE IN THIS STATE; BY AMENDING SECTION 50-16-40, RELATING TO THE EXCEPTION TO PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR WILDLIFE IMPORTED FOR EXHIBITION PURPOSES, SO AS TO REMOVE EXCEPTIONS; AND BY REPEALING SECTION 50-11-1180 RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT TO ISSUE PERMITS TO COLLECT PROTECTED WILDLIFE FOR SCIENTIFIC OR PROPAGATING PURPOSES.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Hixon | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 83 |
“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 Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
- Introduced and read first time