South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
S 734: State Benefits Forfeiture
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 734 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina Senate on December 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: State Benefits Forfeiture. Primary sponsor: Carlisle Kennedy (Republican), Matt Leber (Republican), Lee Bright (Republican), Tom Fernandez (Republican). 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 ADDING SECTION 9-1-110 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN STATE RETIREMENT BENEFITS AND HEALTH BENEFITS MAY BE FORFEITED IF STATE EMPLOYEES ARE CONVICTED OF ANY CRIME INVOLVING CRIMINAL SEXUAL MISCONDUCT WITH A MINOR OR THE POSSESSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE MATERIALS.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Matt Leber | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 41 |
| Lee Bright | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Tom Fernandez | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 39 |
“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