South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 4748: Residential contractors and residential specialty contractors
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 4748 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on December 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Residential contractors and residential specialty contractors. Primary sponsor: Tommy Pope (Republican), Cody Mitchell (Republican), Sarita Edgerton (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
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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 SECTION 40-59-255 SO AS TO REQUIRE RESIDENTIAL BUILDERS AND RESIDENTIAL SPECIALTY CONTRACTORS TO HOLD CLIENT FUNDS IN ESCROW OR TRUST ACCOUNTS, TO ESTABLISH RELATED RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS, TO PROHIBIT COMMINGLING, TO PROVIDE CRIMINAL AND CIVIL PENALTIES, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION TO ENFORCE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Pope | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Cody Mitchell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 65 |
| Sarita Edgerton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
“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 Labor, Commerce and Industry
- Introduced and read first time
- Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
- Prefiled