Technology

in committee · South Carolina · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 773: Unlawful Tracking

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 16-17-485 SO AS TO DEFINE THE TERM "TRACKING DEVICE", TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF UNLAWFUL TRACKING, TO PROVIDE A PENALTY, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyCreates offense for unlawful tracking, defines tracking devices, and sets penalties to protect data privacy per bill's explicit language on unlawful tracking restrictions.95% confidence

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 13, 2026

H 4673: Doxxing

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-1093 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO DISSEMINATE PERSONALLY IDENTIFYING INFORMATION ABOUT CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS WITH THE INTENT TO INTIMIDATE, ABUSE, THREATEN, HARASS, OR FRIGHTEN THE INDIVIDUALS, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyCriminalizes doxing (dissemination of personal info to intimidate), directly protecting digital privacy and preventing online harassment.95% confidence

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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

Sub-Topics Data Privacy

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 786: Prohibit Doxing of a Minor

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-1732 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE DOXING OF A MINOR, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR DOXING A MINOR, AND TO PROVIDE RELEVANT DEFINITIONS.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits doxing of minors, directly protecting personal data privacy online per data privacy indicators.90% confidence

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 13, 2026

H 4582: Artificial Intelligence Electives

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-59-260 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT MAY PROVIDE AGE-APPROPRIATE INSTRUCTION TO STUDENTS ON HOW TO ACCESS, UTILIZE, AND CRITICALLY EVALUATE VARIOUS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TOOLS.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEnables school districts to add AI tool instruction to curriculum, expanding educational offerings and promoting critical evaluation skills in K-12 education.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates school districts to provide AI tool education, advancing digital literacy and critical tech engagement without restrictions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 721: Candidates, personal contact information

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "LEGISLATIVE PERSONAL PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 9 TO CHAPTER 2, TITLE 30 SO AS TO PROVIDE A METHOD BY WHICH THE PERSONAL CONTACT INFORMATION OF CURRENT AND FORMER LEGISLATORS IN DISCLOSED RECORDS ON PUBLICLY AVAILABLE WEBSITES OF STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES MAY BE RESTRICTED UPON REQUEST, TO PROVIDE FOR PETITIONS TO COURTS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THIS ARTICLE, AND TO PREVENT LIABILITY FROM ACCRUING TO A STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEE.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill restricts public access to legislators' personal contact info on government websites, directly implementing data privacy protections for personal information.90% confidence

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 21, 2026

H 4779: Anti-Doxxing Act

H 4779, the Anti-Doxxing Act, makes it a crime to intentionally publish personal information (like home addresses or children's schools) of public servants - such as police officers, firefighters, or government employees - with the intent to harass, harm, or disrupt their work. If proven, first offenses are misdemeanors (up to 3 years in prison), while repeat offenses become felonies (up to 20 years). The law specifically protects First Amendment political speech and the publication of public officials' contact information for legitimate lobbying purposes. It directly affects individuals who target public servants with doxxing, not general citizens or non-public figures.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProtects law enforcement personnel from harassment that disrupts their work, strengthening operational safety within criminal justice system.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill criminalizes publishing personal data online to protect privacy, directly aligning with data privacy safeguards under technology policies.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Policing Data Privacy

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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

Sub-Topics Social Media

in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 13, 2026

H 4657: Right to Compute Act

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "RIGHT TO COMPUTE ACT" BY ADDING CHAPTER 35 TO TITLE 1 SO AS TO REQUIRE RISK MANAGEMENT POLICIES FOR CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE CONTROLLED BY ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SYSTEMS AND TO ESTABLISH WHEN PRIVATE COMPUTATIONAL RESOURCES MAY BE RESTRICTED.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires risk management policies for AI-controlled infrastructure, enhancing cybersecurity - directly aligns with support indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · South Carolina · House Feb 11, 2026

H 4725: Mandatory recording of public school instruction

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-33-130 SO AS TO PROVIDE ALL K-12 PUBLIC SCHOOLS SHALL RECORD ALL SPECIAL EDUCATION CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION, TO PROVIDE FOR THE RETENTION AND DISCLOSURE OF RECORDINGS, TO PROVIDE CONSENT AND PRIVACY REQUIREMENTS, TO PROVIDE RELATED REQUIREMENTS OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, TO PROVIDE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF SCHOOLS, AND TO PROHIBIT THE COMMERCIAL USE OF RECORDINGS, AMONG OTHER THINGS.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates privacy requirements for classroom recordings and prohibits commercial use, directly protecting data privacy within educational technology context.95% confidence

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