South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 4543: Extension of polling place hours
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 4543 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on May 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Extension of polling place hours. Primary sponsor: Micah Caskey (Republican), Heather Bauer (Democratic), Neal Collins (Republican), Tom Hartnett (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 8, 2025): Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Bauer, Collins, Hartnett.
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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 SECTION 7-13-65 SO AS TO ALLOW THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION OR COUNTY BOARDS OF VOTER REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS, AS APPROPRIATE, TO EXTEND VOTING HOURS AT POLLING LOCATIONS THAT EXPERIENCE DELAYS IN OPENING OR INTERRUPTIONS IN VOTING.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micah Caskey | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 89 |
| Heather Bauer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Neal Collins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Tom Hartnett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 110 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Bauer, Collins, Hartnett
- Referred to Committee on Judiciary
- Introduced and read first time