South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 5313: Eliminate Illegal Immigration Without Assistance from Paramilitary Thugs Act
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 5313 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on March 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Eliminate Illegal Immigration Without Assistance from Paramilitary Thugs Act. Primary sponsor: Heather Bauer (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2026): Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
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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 ENACTING THE "ELIMINATE ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION WHISTLEBLOWER ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 41-8-75 SO AS TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR THE EMPLOYMENT OF UNAUTHORIZED ALIENS INCLUDING CIVIL PENALTIES SUPPLEMENTAL TO EXISTING PENALTIES, TO PROVIDE A CIVIL ENFORCEMENT PROCESS WITH WHISTLEBLOWER PROCEDURES, AND TO CLARIFY CUMULATIVE REMEDIES AND CONCURRENT ENFORCEMENT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heather Bauer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
“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 Judiciary
- Introduced and read first time