South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 5320: Animal Care
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 5320 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on March 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Animal Care. Primary sponsor: Wendell Jones (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 16, 2026): Scrivener's error corrected.
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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 ARTICLE 17 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 47 SO AS TO DEFINE TERMS, TO REQUIRE A PERSON OR ENTITY ENGAGED IN THE BREEDING AND SALE OF DOGS FOR PROFIT TO REGISTER WITH THE SOUTH CAROLINA SECRETARY OF STATE, TO ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS FOR THE OPERATION OF DOG BREEDING FOR PROFIT, TO REQUIRE AN ANIMAL RESCUE ORGANIZATION TO REGISTER WITH THE COUNTY IN WHICH IT OPERATES AND TO OUTLINE REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATION, DEFINE "NUISANCE BARKING" AND PROVIDE PENALTIES, REQUIRE DOG IDENTIFICATION METHODS, REQUIRE PROOF OF OWNERSHIP TO RELEASE AN IMPOUNDED DOG OR CAT TO ITS OWNER; AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THIS CHAPTER.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendell Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Scrivener's error corrected
- Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
- Introduced and read first time