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H 5269 South Carolina House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

College Tuition and U.S. Citizenship

Summary
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-112-20, RELATING TO DOMICILE FOR TUITION RATES AND FEES FOR CERTAIN STATE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT IN-STATE RATES FOR PERSONS WHO ARE NOT CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES, ESTABLISH FINES FOR VIOLATIONS, AND PERMIT CERTAIN TAXPAYERS TO FILE LAWSUITS FOR ENFORCEMENT.
Issues: ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRestricts in-state tuition access for non-citizens, directly limiting educational access for non-citizens in higher education.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationProhibits in-state tuition for non-citizens, restricting access to state education benefits per bill's explicit language.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 26, 2026 Last action Feb 26, 2026
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Feb 26, 2026
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Feb 26, 2026
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Steven Long
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