South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 4613: Sales Tax Swipe Fee Fairness Act
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 4613 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on December 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Sales Tax Swipe Fee Fairness Act. Primary sponsor: Melissa Oremus (Republican), Cody Mitchell (Republican), Tommy Pope (Republican), Bill Chumley (Republican), Joe White (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 20, 2026): Member(s) request name added as sponsor: White.
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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 "SALES TAX SWIPE FEE FAIRNESS ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 37-1-320 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CREDIT CARD PAYMENT PROCESSORS MAY NOT CHARGE A SWIPE FEE ON THE SALES TAX PORTION OF RETAIL TRANSACTIONS.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Oremus | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
| Cody Mitchell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 65 |
| Tommy Pope | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Bill Chumley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
| Joe White | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
“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: White
- Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
- Introduced and read first time
- Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
- Prefiled