South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 4681: Sheriff candidate qualifications
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 4681 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on December 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Sheriff candidate qualifications. Primary sponsor: Fawn Pedalino (Republican), Tommy Pope (Republican), Bill Chumley (Republican), Sarita Edgerton (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 AMENDING SECTION 23-11-110, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS FOR SHERIFFS AND CANDIDATES FOR THE OFFICE OF SHERIFF, SO AS TO PROVIDE PERSONS SEEKING THE OFFICE OF SHERIFF MUST BE RESIDENTS OF THE COUNTY IN WHICH THEY SEEK THE OFFICE WHEN THEY FILE AS CANDIDATES.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fawn Pedalino | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
| Tommy Pope | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Bill Chumley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
| Sarita Edgerton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| 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 Judiciary
- Introduced and read first time
- Referred to Committee on Judiciary
- Prefiled