South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 5617: Search warrants
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 5617 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on April 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Search warrants. Primary sponsor: Phillip Bowers (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 29, 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 AMENDING SECTION 17-13-150, RELATING TO THE FURNISHING OF COPIES OF WARRANTS TO PERSONS SUBJECT TO SEARCH WARRANTS, SO AS TO REMOVE PROVISIONS REQUIRING A COPY OF THE AFFIDAVIT AND REQUIRE A COPY OF THE INVENTORY BE PROVIDED IF DEMANDED BY THE PERSON WHOSE PROPERTY IS TAKEN SUBJECT TO A SEARCH WARRANT.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillip Bowers | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 3 |
“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