South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
S 728: Tax Free Month
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 728 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina Senate on December 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Tax Free Month. Primary sponsor: Tom Fernandez (Republican), Ed Sutton (Democratic), Matt Leber (Republican), Mike Reichenbach (Republican), Jeff Zell (Republican), Tameika Isaac Devine (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Referred to Committee on Finance.
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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 12-36-2120, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM SALES TAX, SO AS TO EXTEND TAX FREE WEEKEND TO THE ENTIRE MONTH OF AUGUST.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Fernandez | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 39 |
| Ed Sutton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Matt Leber | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 41 |
| Mike Reichenbach | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Jeff Zell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 36 |
| Tameika Isaac Devine | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
“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 Finance
- Introduced and read first time
- Referred to Committee on Finance
- Prefiled