South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 5420: SC Citizens Participation Act
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 5420 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on March 25, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: SC Citizens Participation Act. Primary sponsor: Mark Smith (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 25, 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 "SOUTH CAROLINA CITIZENS PARTICIPATION ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 7 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 15 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE BY WHICH A PARTY TO A CIVIL ACTION BASED ON THAT PARTY'S EXERCISE OF THE RIGHT OF FREE SPEECH, RIGHT TO PETITION, OR RIGHT OF ASSOCIATION MAY SEEK TO HAVE THE ACTION DISMISSED.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Smith | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
“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