South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 5090: Cruelty to animals
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 5090 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Cruelty to animals. Primary sponsor: David Martin (Republican), Tommy Pope (Republican), Travis Moore (Republican), Brandon Guffey (Republican), Blake Sanders (Republican), Luke Rankin (Republican), Doug Gilliam (Republican), Weston Newton (Republican), Mike Neese (Republican), Annie McDaniel (Democratic), Brian Lawson (Republican), Tim McGinnis (Republican), Heather Crawford (Republican), Val Guest (Republican), Kevin Hardee (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 26, 2026): Member(s) request name added as sponsor: McGinnis, Crawford, Guest, Hardee.
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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 "RILEY'S ACT" BY AMENDING SECTION 47-1-40, RELATING TO THE ILL-TREATMENT OF ANIMALS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES; BY AMENDING SECTION 47-1-50, RELATING TO THE ILL-TREATMENT OF ANIMALS, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTIES; BY AMENDING SECTION 47-1-60, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL CUTTING OF MUSCLES OF TAILS OF HORSES, ASSES, MULES, MARES, OR GELDINGS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES; BY AMENDING SECTION 47-1-110, RELATING TO VIOLATIONS OF SECTIONS 47-1-90 AND 47-1-100, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES; BY AMENDING SECTION 47-1-125, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL COLORING, DYING, OR SALE OF CERTAIN ANIMALS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES; BY AMENDING SECTION 47-1-200, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR THE TRANSFER OF ANIMALS AND IMPORTATION OR EXPORTATION OF DOGS OR CATS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES; BY AMENDING SECTION 47-1-210, RELATING TO UNLAWFULLY OFFERING LIVE ANIMALS AS PRIZES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES; BY ADDING SECTION 47-1-220 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION SHALL POST ON ITS WEBSITE THE NAMES OF PERSONS CONVICTED OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS CRIMES; AND BY ADDING SECTION 47-1-230 SO AS TO PROVIDE PERSONS CONVICTED OF MISDEMEANORS CONTAINED IN THIS CHAPTER MAY BE PROHIBITED FROM OWNING OR POSSESSING ANIMALS, AND TO PROVIDE PERSONS CONVICTED OF FELONIES CONTAINED IN THIS CHAPTER MUST BE PROHIBITED FROM OWNING OR POSSESSING ANIMALS.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 14
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Martin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 26 |
| Tommy Pope | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Travis Moore | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Brandon Guffey | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
| Blake Sanders | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Luke Rankin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Doug Gilliam | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Weston Newton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 120 |
| Mike Neese | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
| Annie McDaniel | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Brian Lawson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| Tim McGinnis | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Heather Crawford | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 68 |
| Val Guest | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 106 |
| Kevin Hardee | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 105 |
“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: McGinnis, Crawford, Guest, Hardee
- Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Lawson
- Referred to Committee on Judiciary
- Introduced and read first time