South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
S 1094: Media Bias Monitoring
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 1094 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina Senate on April 1, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Media Bias Monitoring. Primary sponsor: Billy Garrett (Republican), Tom Corbin (Republican), Carlisle Kennedy (Republican), Josh Kimbrell (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 1, 2026): Referred to Committee on Finance.
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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 SO AS TO ENACT THE "FIRST AMENDMENT PRESERVATION ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 1-30-160 SO AS TO DEFINE A MEDIA RELIABILITY AND BIAS MONITOR, PROHIBIT STATE CONTRACTS WITH MEDIA RELIABILITY AND BIAS MONITORS, REQUIRE WRITTEN CERTIFICATIONS FROM COMPANIES SUBMITTING BIDS THAT STATE PURCHASING CONTRACTS ARE IN COMPLIANCE, AND CLARIFY THE APPLICABILITY OF THE ACT TO STATE CONTRACTS.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Garrett | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Tom Corbin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Carlisle Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Josh Kimbrell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
“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 Finance
- Introduced and read first time