South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 5284: County Register of Deeds
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 5284 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on February 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: County Register of Deeds. Primary sponsor: Craig Gagnon (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 30-5-10, RELATING TO THE PERFORMANCE OF THE DUTIES OF A REGISTER OF DEEDS, SO AS TO INCLUDE ABBEVILLE COUNTY AMONG THE COUNTIES EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENT THAT THESE DUTIES BE PERFORMED BY THE CLERK OF COURT; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 30-5-12, RELATING TO COUNTIES WHERE THE COUNTY GOVERNING BODY APPOINTS THE REGISTER OF DEEDS, SO AS TO INCLUDE ABBEVILLE COUNTY. - RATIFIED TITLE
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Gagnon | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 11 |
“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. 218
- Signed By Governor
- Ratified R 217
- Read third time and enrolled
- Roll call Ayes-45 Nays-0
- Read second time
- Recalled from Committee on Judiciary
- Referred to Committee on Judiciary
- 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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