South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 5011: Tenant Protection Act of 2026
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 5011 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Tenant Protection Act of 2026. Primary sponsor: Bill Herbkersman (Republican), Gil Gatch (Republican), Gary Brewer (Republican), Greg Ford (Republican), Robby Robbins (Republican), Mark Smith (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 14, 2026): Member(s) request name added as sponsor: M.M.Smith.
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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 SO AS TO ENACT THE "TENANT PROTECTION ACT OF 2026" BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-3137 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION LIMITING THE INCREASE IN PROPERTY TAX VALUE FOLLOWING AN ASSESSABLE TRANSFER OF INTEREST.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Herbkersman | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 118 |
| Gil Gatch | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 94 |
| Gary Brewer | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 114 |
| Greg Ford | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Robby Robbins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 97 |
| Mark Smith | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
“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: M.M.Smith
- Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
- Introduced and read first time