South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 5168: Official State Song
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 5168 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on February 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Official State Song. Primary sponsor: Cody Mitchell (Republican), Richie Yow (Republican). Most recent recorded action (June 2, 2026): Act No. 206.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-687 SO AS TO DESIGNATE "CAROLINA WHEN I DIE" BY PATRICK DAVIS AS AN OFFICIAL STATE SONG. - RATIFIED TITLE
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Mitchell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 65 |
| Richie Yow | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Act No. 206
- Effective date 05/18/26
- Signed By Governor
- Ratified R 260
- Read third time and enrolled
- Roll call Ayes-40 Nays-2
- Read second time
- Committee report: Favorable Family and Veterans' Services
- Scrivener's error corrected
- Referred to Committee on Family and Veterans' Services
- Introduced and read first time
- Referred to Committee on Family and Veterans' Services
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