South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 5599: Nonferrous metals
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 5599 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on April 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Nonferrous metals. Primary sponsor: Weston Newton (Republican), Bill Herbkersman (Republican), Jay Jordan (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 28, 2026): Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
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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 AMENDING SECTION 16-17-680, RELATING TO SECONDARY METALS RECYCLERS PERMITS TO PURCHASE NONFERROUS METALS, AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO REVISE THE STATUTE TO INCLUDE A REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE DETERMINATIONS OF WHETHER A SECONDARY METALS RECYCLER HAS A PREVIOUS CONVICTION, TO PROVIDE FURTHER POSSIBLE VIOLATIONS WHEN A SECONDARY METALS RECYCLER HAS CERTAIN KNOWLEDGE OF STOLEN NONFERROUS METALS, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR THE ADDED OFFENSES.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Newton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 120 |
| Bill Herbkersman | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 118 |
| Jay Jordan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
“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 Labor, Commerce and Industry
- Introduced and read first time