South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 5272: Remittances and Citizenship Verification
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 5272 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on February 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Remittances and Citizenship Verification. Primary sponsor: Steven Long (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 26, 2026): Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
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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 ADDING SECTION 34-3-120 SO AS TO REQUIRE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS TO VERIFY THAT INDIVIDUALS ARE CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES BEFORE WIRING OR REMITTING FUNDS TO FOREIGN COUNTRIES, AND TO EITHER REQUIRE A FEE OR PROHIBIT THE TRANSFER IF THE INDIVIDUAL IS NOT A UNITED STATES CITIZEN.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Long | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
“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 Labor, Commerce and Industry
- Introduced and read first time