South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 5507: Paid Leave
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 5507 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on April 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Paid Leave. Primary sponsor: Rosalyn Henderson-Myers (Democratic), Annie McDaniel (Democratic), Spencer Wetmore (Democratic), Chandra Dillard (Democratic), Courtney Waters (Democratic), Wendell Jones (Democratic), Lonnie Hosey (Democratic), Bill Clyburn (Democratic), Beth Bernstein (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2026): Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
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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 8-11-158 SO AS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES WITH CERTAIN PAID LEAVE EACH MONTH.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosalyn Henderson-Myers | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 31 |
| Annie McDaniel | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Spencer Wetmore | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 115 |
| Chandra Dillard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Courtney Waters | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 113 |
| Wendell Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Lonnie Hosey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 91 |
| Bill Clyburn | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 82 |
| Beth Bernstein | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 78 |
“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 Ways and Means
- Introduced and read first time