South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
S 822: Deed Theft
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 822 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina Senate on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Deed Theft. Primary sponsor: Tom Corbin (Republican), Billy Garrett (Republican), Tom Young (Republican), Ross Turner (Republican), Tom Alexander (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 5, 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 ADDING SECTION 27-7-80 SO AS TO DEFINE TERMS RELATING TO REAL ESTATE FRAUD AND CREATE THE FELONY OF DEED THEFT.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Corbin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Billy Garrett | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Tom Young | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Ross Turner | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Tom Alexander | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
“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
- Read third time and sent to House
- Roll call Ayes-38 Nays-0
- Read second time
- Amended
- Committee Amendment Adopted
- Committee report: Favorable with amendment Judiciary
- Referred to Committee on Judiciary
- Introduced and read first time