South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 5637: Perpetual Care Cemetery Care and Maintenance Trust Funds
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 5637 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on April 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Perpetual Care Cemetery Care and Maintenance Trust Funds. Primary sponsor: Jay Jordan (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 30, 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 40-8-110, RELATING TO CARE AND MAINTENANCE TRUST FUNDS FOR PERPETUAL CARE CEMETERIES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A TOTAL RETURN UNITRUST METHOD OF DISTRIBUTION AND TO ESTABLISH GRADUATED MINIMUM DISTRIBUTION PERCENTAGES BASED ON THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE TRUST FUND.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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