South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 4145: SC Pray Safe Act
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 4145 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on March 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: SC Pray Safe Act. Primary sponsor: Beth Bernstein (Democratic), Bruce Bannister (Republican), Leon Stavrinakis (Democratic), Weston Newton (Republican), Roger Kirby (Democratic), Doug Gilliam (Republican), Heather Bauer (Democratic), Spencer Wetmore (Democratic), Wendell Gilliard (Democratic), J.A. Moore (Democratic), Cody Mitchell (Republican), Robert Williams (Democratic), Michael Rivers (Democratic), Courtney Waters (Democratic), Hamilton Grant (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 19, 2026): Recommitted to Committee on Judiciary.
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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 ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA PRAY SAFE ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 23-3-90 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA PRAY SAFE GRANT PROGRAM WITHIN THE SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION TO PROVIDE GRANTS FOR SECURITY ENHANCEMENTS TO CERTAIN ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE AT RISK OF BEING VICTIMS OF A RELIGIOUSLY MOTIVATED CRIME.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 11 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Bernstein | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 78 |
| Bruce Bannister | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Leon Stavrinakis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 119 |
| Weston Newton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 120 |
| Roger Kirby | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 101 |
| Doug Gilliam | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Heather Bauer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Spencer Wetmore | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 115 |
| Wendell Gilliard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 111 |
| J.A. Moore | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Cody Mitchell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 65 |
| Robert Williams | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
| Michael Rivers | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 121 |
| Courtney Waters | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 113 |
| Hamilton Grant | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Recommitted to Committee on Judiciary
- Debate adjourned
- Member(s) request name removed as sponsor: Landing, Teeple, Bustos
- Debate adjourned
- Debate adjourned until Thur., 2-12-26
- Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Grant
- Requests for debate-Rep(s). Frank, Pace, Edgerton, Magnuson, Beach, Harris, White, Kilmartin, Terribile, Morgan, Duncan, Gibson, Ford, Robbins, Rankin
- Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Williams, Rivers, Waters
- Committee report: Favorable with amendment Judiciary
- Member(s) request name added as sponsor: C.Mitchell
- Member(s) request name added as sponsor: J.Moore, Bustos, Landing
- Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Gilliard
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