South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 4778: Electronic recordings of interviews and interrogations
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 4778 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on December 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Electronic recordings of interviews and interrogations. Primary sponsor: Fawn Pedalino (Republican), Cody Mitchell (Republican), Bill Chumley (Republican). 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 ADDING ARTICLE 10 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 23 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ELECTRONIC RECORDING OF LAW ENFORCEMENT INTERVIEWS AND INTERROGATIONS.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fawn Pedalino | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
| Cody Mitchell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 65 |
| Bill Chumley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
“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