South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 4661: Critical Infrastructure Protection 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 4661 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on December 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Critical Infrastructure Protection Act. Primary sponsor: Tommy Pope (Republican), Bill Chumley (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 ADDING ARTICLE 10 TO CHAPTER 11, TITLE 16, SO AS TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS, TO PROHIBIT PERSONS FROM ENTERING CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 16-11-745 SO AS TO PROHIBIT PERSONS FROM THREATENING INDIVIDUALS WITH THE INTENT TO OBSTRUCT THE OPERATION OF AN ELECTRIC UTILITY SYSTEM.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Pope | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Bill Chumley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
“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