South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 5208: Sales Tax Exemption
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 5208 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on February 18, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Sales Tax Exemption. Primary sponsor: Brandon Newton (Republican), Dennis Moss (Republican). Most recent recorded action (June 5, 2026): Effective date 05/19/26.
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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 AMENDING SECTION 12-36-2120, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM SALES TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN UNPREPARED FOODS, THAT MAY BE PURCHASED WITH FOOD COUPONS WHICH ARE EXEMPT FROM TAXES, ARE NOT LIMITED TO CERTAIN FEDERAL REGULATIONS. - RATIFIED TITLE
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Newton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| Dennis Moss | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Effective date 05/19/26
- Act No. 217
- Signed By Governor
- Ratified R 216
- Read third time and enrolled
- Roll call Ayes-46 Nays-0
- Read second time
- Committee report: Favorable Finance
- Referred to Committee on Finance
- Introduced and read first time
- Read third time and sent to Senate
- Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
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