South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
S 239: Request to Remove Unlawful Resident
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 239 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina Senate on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Request to Remove Unlawful Resident. Primary sponsor: Richard Cash (Republican), Tom Corbin (Republican), Matt Leber (Republican), Carlisle Kennedy (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 16, 2025): 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 ADDING SECTION 27-1-80 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PROPERTY OWNER MAY REQUEST FOR THE IMMEDIATE REMOVAL OF A PERSON UNLAWFULLY OCCUPYING A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING AND TO PROVIDE FOR A COMPLAINT FORM; AND BY ADDING SECTION 16-11-40 SO AS TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR A PERSON WHO UNLAWFULLY DETAINS OR OCCUPIES RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Cash | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Tom Corbin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Matt Leber | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 41 |
| Carlisle Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
“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