South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 5117: Juvenile Justice
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 5117 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on February 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Juvenile Justice. Primary sponsor: Brandon Cox (Republican), Kambrell Garvin (Democratic), Harriet Holman (Republican), Travis Moore (Republican), Heath Sessions (Republican), Spencer Wetmore (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 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 AMENDING SECTION 63-19-1210, RELATING TO TRANSFER OF JURISDICTION IN JUVENILE JUSTICE CASES, SO AS TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN PREREQUISITES BEFORE TRANSFERRING JUVENILE CASES FROM FAMILY COURT TO GENERAL SESSIONS COURT, INCLUDING THE REQUIREMENT FOR A FULL INVESTIGATION AND HEARING AS WELL AS THE COURT'S CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN FACTORS BEFORE ISSUING AN ORDER TO TRANSFER; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Cox | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 92 |
| Kambrell Garvin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 77 |
| Harriet Holman | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 102 |
| Travis Moore | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Heath Sessions | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 46 |
| Spencer Wetmore | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 115 |
“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