South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
S 287: Electronic Nicotine Delivery System Regulation
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 287 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina Senate on January 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Electronic Nicotine Delivery System Regulation. Primary sponsor: Tom Alexander (Republican), Brad Hutto (Democratic), Larry Grooms (Republican), Danny Verdin (Republican), Tom Davis (Republican), Ross Turner (Republican), Mike Gambrell (Republican), Greg Hembree (Republican), Ronnie Cromer (Republican), Josh Kimbrell (Republican), Jason Elliott (Republican), Jeff Zell (Republican), Russell Ott (Democratic), Billy Garrett (Republican), Jeffrey Graham (Democratic), Overture Walker (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 5, 2026): Act No. 97.
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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 44-95-65 SO AS TO PROVIDE REGULATIONS FOR THE SALE OF ELECTRONIC NICOTINE DELIVERY SYSTEMS, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE SECTION, AND TO PROVIDE CERTAIN TIMELINES AND EFFECTIVE DATES; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 16-17-501, RELATING TO TERMS DEFINED IN THE "YOUTH ACCESS TO TOBACCO PREVENTION ACT," SO AS TO CHANGE THE DEFINITION OF "ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICE". - RATIFIED TITLE
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Alexander | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Brad Hutto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Larry Grooms | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 37 |
| Danny Verdin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
| Tom Davis | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 46 |
| Ross Turner | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Mike Gambrell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Greg Hembree | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
| Ronnie Cromer | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Josh Kimbrell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Jason Elliott | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Jeff Zell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 36 |
| Russell Ott | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Billy Garrett | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Jeffrey Graham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Overture Walker | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Act No. 97
- Effective date 02/27/26
- Signed By Governor
- Ratified R 101
- Roll call Ayes-40 Nays-6
- Concurred in House amendment and enrolled
- Read third time and returned to Senate with amendments
- Roll call Yeas-66 Nays-33
- Read third time and sent to Senate
- Amended
- Debate adjourned until Tues., 1-13-26
- Requests for debate-Rep(s). Hewitt, B Newton, Magnuson, Edgerton, White, Ballentine, T Moore, BL Cox, Gilreath, MM Smith, Landing, Teeple, Harnett, Guest, Crawford, Rose, McCabe
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