South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 5217: Deer tags
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 5217 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on February 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Deer tags. Primary sponsor: Bill Hixon (Republican), Patrick Haddon (Republican), Cal Forrest (Republican), Jason Luck (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 5, 2026): Effective date 01/02/27.
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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 50-9-650, RELATING TO DEER HUNTING, SO AS TO CHANGE THE NUMBER OF DEER TAGS ISSUED. - RATIFIED TITLE
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Hixon | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 83 |
| Patrick Haddon | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
| Cal Forrest | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Jason Luck | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
“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 01/02/27
- Act No. 207
- Signed By Governor
- Ratified R 261
- Roll call Yeas-113 Nays-0
- Concurred in Senate amendment and enrolled
- Roll call Ayes-40 Nays-0
- Read third time and returned to House with amendments
- Amended
- Read second time
- Amended
- Recalled from Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry
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