South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 4647: Great-grandparent Visitation
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 4647 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on December 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Great-grandparent Visitation. Primary sponsor: Micah Caskey (Republican), John McCravy (Republican), Cody Mitchell (Republican), Tommy Pope (Republican), Bill Clyburn (Democratic), Bill Taylor (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): 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 63-3-530, RELATING TO COURT-ORDERED GRANDPARENT VISITATION OF A MINOR CHILD, SO AS TO ALLOW COURTS TO ORDER GREAT-GRANDPARENT VISITATION OF A MINOR CHILD IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micah Caskey | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 89 |
| John McCravy | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Cody Mitchell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 65 |
| Tommy Pope | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Bill Clyburn | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 82 |
| Bill Taylor | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 86 |
“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
- Referred to Committee on Judiciary
- Prefiled