Technology

signed · South Carolina · House Jun 5, 2026

H 4591: Stop Harm from Addictive Social Media

AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "STOP HARM FROM ADDICTIVE SOCIAL MEDIA (SHASM) ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 9 TO CHAPTER 5, TITLE 39 SO AS TO REQUIRE COVERED SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS TO USE REASONABLE MEANS TO ESTIMATE THE AGE OF CERTAIN ACCOUNT HOLDERS, TO VERIFY THE AGE OF CERTAIN ACCOUNT HOLDERS, TO CREATE DEFAULT ACCOUNT SETTINGS FOR CERTAIN USERS, AND TO CREATE CERTAIN PARENTAL CONSENTS. - RATIFIED TITLE

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires age verification, parental consent, and default settings for minors on social media platforms to protect users, aligning with consumer protection regulations in tech policy.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

signed · South Carolina · House May 26, 2026

H 3049: Uniform Civil Remedies for Unauthorized Disclosure of Intimate Images Act

AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "UNIFORM CIVIL REMEDIES FOR UNAUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE OF INTIMATE IMAGES ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 TO CHAPTER 75, TITLE 15 SO AS TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS, CREATE A CIVIL ACTION FOR AN INDIVIDUAL WHO SUFFERS HARM FROM A PERSON'S INTENTIONAL OR THREATENED DISCLOSURE OF PRIVATE, INTIMATE IMAGES WITHOUT CONSENT, TO PROVIDE FOR THE RECOVERY OF CERTAIN DAMAGES, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS TO LIABILITY. - RATIFIED TITLE

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill creates civil remedies for unauthorized disclosure of intimate images, directly protecting digital privacy and personal data under technology policy framework.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

passed · South Carolina · House Apr 1, 2026

H 5075: Personal Privacy Protection Act

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "PERSONAL PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 9 TO CHAPTER 2, TITLE 30, SO AS TO PROHIBIT PUBLIC BODIES FROM COLLECTING OR DISCLOSING CERTAIN PERSONAL INFORMATION ABOUT DONORS, MEMBERS, AND SUPPORTERS OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, TO PROVIDE EXEMPTIONS, AND TO ESTABLISH PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits public bodies from collecting/disclosing personal donor info, directly strengthening data privacy protections under technology policy.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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signed · South Carolina · Senate May 27, 2025

S 74: Electronic Records

AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 17-13-142 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION TO ISSUE ORDERS AND WARRANTS FOR CERTAIN ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO ISSUE A SUBPOENA FOR THE PRODUCTION OF CERTAIN STORED SUBSCRIBER OR CUSTOMER INFORMATION RELEVANT AND MATERIAL TO AN ONGOING INVESTIGATION BY THE INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN TASK FORCE. - RATIFIED TITLE

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAuthorizes courts/Attorney General to access electronic records for ICAC task force investigations, strengthening law enforcement capabilities in criminal cases.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAuthorizes data access for Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, enhancing cybersecurity investigations into online child safety.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology