South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
S 338: Second Amendment Privacy Act
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 338 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina Senate on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Second Amendment Privacy Act. Primary sponsor: Wes Climer (Republican), Josh Kimbrell (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2025): Scrivener's error corrected.
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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 SECOND AMENDMENT FINANCIAL PRIVACY ACT"; BY ADDING ARTICLE 11 TO CHAPTER 31, TITLE 23 SO AS TO DEFINE "AMMUNITION," "FIREARM," "PAYMENT CARD," AND OTHER TERMS PERTAINING TO FIREARMS; TO PROVIDE THAT, UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, NO GOVERNMENT ENTITY SHALL KNOWINGLY KEEP A RECORD OF PRIVATELY OWNED FIREARMS OR THEIR OWNERS; AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wes Climer | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 15 |
| 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
- Scrivener's error corrected
- Referred to Committee on Judiciary
- Introduced and read first time