South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 5205: College Safety Training Programs for Students
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 5205 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on February 18, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: College Safety Training Programs for Students. Primary sponsor: Tim McGinnis (Republican), Shannon Erickson (Republican), Hamilton Grant (Democratic), Tiffany Spann-Wilder (Democratic), Jerry Govan (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 2, 2026): Act No. 161.
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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 ARTICLE 4 TO CHAPTER 101, TITLE 59 SO AS TO REQUIRE EACH PUBLIC COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY, AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE IN THIS STATE TO IMPLEMENT A SAFETY TRAINING PROGRAM FOR ALL NEW STUDENTS, TO PROVIDE EXCLUSIONS FROM THE PROGRAMS, TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PROGRAMS, TO REQUIRE CERTAIN REPORTING REQUIREMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE ENFORCEMENT MECHANISMS, AMONG OTHER THINGS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-440 SO AS TO PROVIDE PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING IN THIS STATE SHALL MAKE OPIOID AND FENTANYL PREVENTION EDUCATION AND AWARENESS INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO ENROLLED STUDENTS, AND TO PROVIDE RELATED REQUIREMENTS AND DEFINITIONS. - RATIFIED TITLE
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim McGinnis | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Shannon Erickson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 124 |
| Hamilton Grant | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Tiffany Spann-Wilder | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 109 |
| Jerry Govan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 93 |
“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. 161
- Effective date 05/15/26
- Signed By Governor
- Ratified R 215
- Roll call Yeas-116 Nays-0
- Concurred in Senate amendment and enrolled
- Read third time and returned to House with amendments
- Roll call Ayes-43 Nays-0
- Read second time
- Committee Amendment Adopted
- Committee report: Favorable with amendment Education
- Referred to Committee on Education
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