South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 4712: Search warrants
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 4712 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on December 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Search warrants. Primary sponsor: John King (Democratic). 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 17-13-140, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE, EXECUTION, AND RETURN OF SEARCH WARRANTS FOR PROPERTY CONNECTED WITH THE COMMISSION OF CRIME, AND INVENTORY OF PROPERTY SEIZED, SO AS TO STRENGTHEN REQUIREMENTS THAT PERSONS WHO ARE SUBJECT TO SEARCHES BY WARRANT MUST BE PROVIDED A COPY OF THE WARRANT AND INVENTORY TAKEN, AND TO PROVIDE IF NO ARTICLES ARE SEIZED BY VIRTUE OF A WARRANT THAT THE PROPERTY MUST BE RETURNED TO ITS ORIGINAL CONDITION AND THE PROPERTY SECURED.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John King | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
“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