South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 4541: Adoption
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 4541 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on May 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Adoption. Primary sponsor: Mike Burns (Republican), Davey Hiott (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 8, 2025): Referred 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 AMENDING SECTION 63-9-780, RELATING IN PART TO MUTUAL CONSENT REGISTRIES, SO AS TO CREATE AN EXCEPTION FOR THE RELEASE OF THE IDENTITY OF THE BIOLOGICAL PARENT AND OTHER ADOPTION-RELATED INFORMATION TO AN ADULT ADOPTEE IF THE BIOLOGICAL PARENT IS DECEASED.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Burns | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
| Davey Hiott | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
“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 Judiciary
- Introduced and read first time