Technology

in committee · South Carolina · House Apr 14, 2026

H 5526: Data Center Moratorium

A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROHIBIT GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES OF THIS STATE, COUNTIES, MUNICIPALITIES, OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS FROM ACCEPTING OR TAKING ANY ACTION ON PERMITS OR APPLICATIONS FOR DATA CENTERS UNTIL THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ESTABLISHES A COMPREHENSIVE OVERSIGHT AND APPROVAL PROCESS FOR NEW DATA CENTERS IN THIS STATE, AND TO DEFINE "DATA CENTER."

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill imposes a moratorium on new data centers, restricting energy infrastructure development and limiting expansion of high-energy facilities.85% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill imposes a moratorium on data center permits, restricting infrastructure development and limiting technology growth.90% confidence

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in committee · South Carolina · House Mar 31, 2026

H 5476: Protecting Children from Chatbots

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "PROTECTING CHILDREN FROM CHATBOTS ACT" BY ADDING CHAPTER 81 TO TITLE 39 SO AS TO DEFINE TERMS RELATED TO CHAT BOT USAGE; TO PROVIDE THAT A COVERED ENTITY SHALL MAKE A LIMITED-ACCESS MODE OF A CHATBOT AVAILABLE AND VERIFY THE USER'S AGE; TO PROVIDE THAT IF A PARENT PROVIDES CONSENT, THEN A MINOR SHALL BE ABLE TO USE A CHATBOT IN LIMITED-ACCESS MODE OR ACCESS RESTRICTED FEATURES; TO PROHIBIT A COVERED ENTITY FROM PRIORITIZING ENGAGEMENT AT THE EXPENSE OF THE USER'S WELLBEING; TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES TO REPORT INCIDENTS OF HARM THAT A CHATBOT INFLICTS ON A MINOR; AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS ACT.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts chatbot usage for minors and limits functionality, imposing constraints on technology access and features.85% confidence

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Apr 1, 2026

S 1094: Media Bias Monitoring

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "FIRST AMENDMENT PRESERVATION ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 1-30-160 SO AS TO DEFINE A MEDIA RELIABILITY AND BIAS MONITOR, PROHIBIT STATE CONTRACTS WITH MEDIA RELIABILITY AND BIAS MONITORS, REQUIRE WRITTEN CERTIFICATIONS FROM COMPANIES SUBMITTING BIDS THAT STATE PURCHASING CONTRACTS ARE IN COMPLIANCE, AND CLARIFY THE APPLICABILITY OF THE ACT TO STATE CONTRACTS.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts state contracts with media bias monitors, limiting access to tools for assessing media reliability and digital information integrity.85% confidence

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Apr 1, 2026

S 1103: Stop Harm from Addictive Social Media

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "STOP HARM FROM ADDICTIVE SOCIAL MEDIA (SHASM) ACT"; AND 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.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill imposes restrictions on social media platforms regarding age verification and default settings, limiting operational flexibility and potentially reducing user access to content.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Social Media

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Mar 24, 2026

S 1037: Protecting Children from Chatbots

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "PROTECTING CHILDREN FROM CHATBOTS ACT"; BY ADDING CHAPTER 81 TO TITLE 39, SO AS TO DEFINE TERMS RELATED TO CHATBOT USAGE; TO PROVIDE THAT A COVERED ENTITY SHALL MAKE A LIMITED-ACCESS MODE OF A CHATBOT AVAILABLE AND VERIFY THE USER'S AGE; TO PROVIDE THAT IF A PARENT PROVIDES CONSENT, THEN A MINOR SHALL BE ABLE TO USE A CHATBOT IN LIMITED-ACCESS MODE OR ACCESS RESTRICTED FEATURES; TO PROHIBIT A COVERED ENTITY FROM PRIORITIZING ENGAGEMENT AT THE EXPENSE OF THE USER'S WELL-BEING; TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES TO REPORT INCIDENTS OF HARM THAT A CHATBOT INFLICTS ON A MINOR; AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts chatbot access for minors and limits chatbot functionality, imposing constraints on technology use and features.85% confidence

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in committee · South Carolina · House Mar 26, 2026

H 5442: Digital devices in public schools

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-29-245 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF DIGITAL DEVICES BY STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH FIFTH GRADE, TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF DIGITAL DEVICES BY TEACHERS IN PROVIDING INSTRUCTION TO STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH FIFTH GRADE, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, AND TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill restricts digital device use for students and teachers in K-5, limiting educational tools and modern learning methods.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts digital device use in elementary schools, limiting technology access and integration in education92% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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in committee · South Carolina · House Feb 10, 2026

H 5138: Chatbot Regulation

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "CHATBOT PROTECTION ACT"; AND BY ADDING CHAPTER 80 TO TITLE 39 SO AS TO PROVIDE RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN CHATBOT ACTIVITIES AND TO PROVIDE FOR CIVIL ACTIONS.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill explicitly imposes restrictions on chatbot activities per 'Chatbot Protection Act' summary, aligning with 'oppose' indicators of limiting tech use.90% confidence

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in committee · South Carolina · House Mar 31, 2026

H 5286: Data Center Moratorium

A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROHIBIT GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES OF THIS STATE, COUNTIES, MUNICIPALITIES, OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS FROM GRANTING FINAL APPROVAL FOR APPLICATIONS OR PERMITS FOR, OR INCENTIVES OR OTHER REQUESTS RELATED TO, NEW DATA CENTERS UNTIL JANUARY 1, 2028, AND TO DEFINE "DATA CENTER."

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyMoratorium on new data center approvals until 2028 restricts tech infrastructure expansion, directly limiting data center development and growth in technology sector.95% confidence

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passed · South Carolina · Senate Apr 30, 2026

S 788: Artificial Intelligence and Therapy or Psychotherapy

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 TO CHAPTER 1, TITLE 40, SO AS TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS RELATED TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND THERAPY OR PSYCHOTHERAPY; TO PROVIDE THAT A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL SHALL NOT BE PERMITTED TO USE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO ASSIST IN PROVIDING SUPPLEMENTARY SUPPORT IN THERAPY OR PSYCHOTHERAPY WHERE THE CLIENT'S THERAPEUTIC SESSION IS RECORDED UNLESS THE PATIENT IS INFORMED THAT ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE WILL BE USED AND FOR WHAT PURPOSE AND THE PATIENT CONSENTS TO THIS USE; TO PROVIDE THAT AN INDIVIDUAL, CORPORATION, OR ENTITY MAY NOT OFFER THERAPY OR PSYCHOTHERAPY SERVICES, INCLUDING THROUGH THE USE OF INTERNET-BASED ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, UNLESS THE THERAPY OR PSYCHOTHERAPY SERVICES ARE CONDUCTED BY A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL; TO PROVIDE THAT A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL MAY NOT ALLOW ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO MAKE INDEPENDENT THERAPEUTIC DECISIONS; TO REQUIRE THAT ALL RECORDS KEPT BY A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL; TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyRestricts AI use in therapy without patient consent, requiring disclosure to protect privacy and prevent undisclosed data recording.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 13, 2026

H 4675: Video Surveillance

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY DATA PROTECTION AND RESPONSIBLE SURVEILLANCE ACT" SO AS TO PROVIDE NO STATE OR LOCAL ENTITY MAY PARTICIPATE IN ANY SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM THAT STORES SURVEILLANCE DATA ON THIRD PARTY SERVERS OR USE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE OR AUTOMATED SYSTEMS TO TRACK VEHICLES UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, TO PROVIDE FOR SURVEILLANCE DATA RETENTION AND STORAGE, AND JUDICIAL OVERSIGHT, TO PROVIDE FOR THE PUBLISHING OF CERTAIN ANNUAL REPORTS, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyRestricts AI and third-party data storage in surveillance systems, limiting specific technology uses under data privacy framework.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Data Privacy

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