South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 4728: FOIA fees
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 4728 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on December 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: FOIA fees. Primary sponsor: Stephen Frank (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 30-4-30, RELATING TO FEES FOR RECORDS THAT PUBLIC BODIES MAY ESTABLISH AND COLLECT UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MUST RECEIVE COPIES OF RECORDS OR DOCUMENTS AT NO CHARGE FOR REQUESTS RELATING TO THEIR LEGISLATIVE DUTIES.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Frank | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
| 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