South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
S 1038: Religious Liberty Day
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 1038 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina Senate on March 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Religious Liberty Day. Primary sponsor: Shane Massey (Republican). Most recent recorded action (June 5, 2026): Effective date 05/18/26.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 53-3-340 SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE FIRST DAY OF MARCH OF EACH YEAR AS "RELIGIOUS LIBERTY DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.. - RATIFIED TITLE
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Massey | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Effective date 05/18/26
- Act No. 201
- Signed By Governor
- Ratified R 244
- Concurred in House amendment and enrolled
- Read third time and returned to Senate with amendments
- Roll call Yeas-111 Nays-0
- Read second time
- Amended
- Debate adjourned
- Debate adjourned
- Committee report: Favorable with amendment Education and Public Works
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