South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
S 721: Candidates, personal contact information
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 721 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina Senate on December 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Candidates, personal contact information. Primary sponsor: Deon Tedder (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): 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 ENACTING THE "LEGISLATIVE PERSONAL PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 9 TO CHAPTER 2, TITLE 30 SO AS TO PROVIDE A METHOD BY WHICH THE PERSONAL CONTACT INFORMATION OF CURRENT AND FORMER LEGISLATORS IN DISCLOSED RECORDS ON PUBLICLY AVAILABLE WEBSITES OF STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES MAY BE RESTRICTED UPON REQUEST, TO PROVIDE FOR PETITIONS TO COURTS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THIS ARTICLE, AND TO PREVENT LIABILITY FROM ACCRUING TO A STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEE.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deon Tedder | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
“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