South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 5119: Juvenile Justice
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 5119 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 63-19-1820, RELATING TO THE BOARD OF JUVENILE PAROLE, SO AS TO APPLY TO JUVENILES COMMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE AS THE RESULT OF ADJUDICATION FOR A VIOLENT FELONY.
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