South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 4697: Expenditure and investment prohibition
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 4697 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on December 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Expenditure and investment prohibition. Primary sponsor: John McCravy (Republican), Bill Chumley (Republican), Sarita Edgerton (Republican), Doug Gilliam (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2026): Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Gilliam.
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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 29 TO CHAPTER 1, TITLE 1 SO AS TO PROHIBIT ALL STATE AGENCIES AND INSTITUTIONS AND ALL POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THE STATE FROM INVESTING, CONTRACTING, OR EXPENDING ANY PUBLIC FUNDS WITH CHINESE COMPANIES, AND TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN INCENTIVES FROM BEING AWARDED TO CHINESE COMPANIES.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John McCravy | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Bill Chumley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
| Sarita Edgerton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| Doug Gilliam | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
“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: Gilliam
- Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
- Introduced and read first time
- Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
- Prefiled