South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
S 39: Tree Limbs Encroaching Over Property Lines
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 39 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina Senate on December 11, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Tree Limbs Encroaching Over Property Lines. Primary sponsor: Kent Williams (Democratic), Brad Hutto (Democratic), Jeffrey Graham (Democratic), Jeff Zell (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 14, 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 AMENDING SECTION 16-11-520, RELATING TO MALICIOUS INJURY TO A TREE, HOUSE, OUTSIDE FENCE, OR FIXTURE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXCEPTION OF TRIMMING TREE LIMBS THAT ENCROACH UPON A PROPERTY LINE.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Williams | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Brad Hutto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Jeffrey Graham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Jeff Zell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 36 |
“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
- Referred to Committee on Judiciary
- Prefiled