South Carolina H 5163: Josh Moss, Landrum HS wrestling champ

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2025-2026 Bill 5163 Text of Previous Version (Feb. 11, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5163

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

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A bill

TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING 
SECTION 16-23-20, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL CARRYING OF HANDGUNS, SO AS TO 
CLARIFY THAT THE PROHIBITION AGAINST CARRYING A HANDGUN INTO A SCHOOL ATHLETIC 
EVENT NOT RELATED TO FIREARMS APPLIES TO ELEMENTARY OR SECONDARY SCHOOLS, BUT 
NOT COLLEGES; AND BY REPEALING SECTION 16-23-420 RELATING TO POSSESSION OF A 
FIREARM ON SCHOOL PROPERTY.

Be it enacted by the 
General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION 1. Section 16-23-20(A) of the S.C. Code is amended to 
read:

 (A) It is unlawful, whether or not the 
person has a concealed weapon permit, for anyone to carry about the person any 
handgun, whether concealed or not, unless otherwise specifically authorized by 
law into a:

 (1) 
law enforcement, correctional, or detention facility;

 (2) 
courthouse, courtroom, or other publicly owned building, whether owned by the 
State, a county, a municipality, or other political subdivision, where court is 
held and during the time that court is in session;

 (3) 
polling place on election days;

 (4) 
office of or business meeting of the governing body of a county, public school 
district, municipality, or special purpose district;

 (5) 
elementary or secondary school or college athletic event not related to firearms;

 (6) 
daycare facility or preschool facility;

 (7) 
place where the carrying of firearms is prohibited by federal law;

 (8) 
church or other established religious sanctuary unless express permission is 
given by the appropriate church official or governing body;

 (9) 
hospital, medical clinic, doctor's office, or any other facility where medical 
services or procedures are performed, unless expressly authorized by the 
appropriate entity;

 (10) 
residence or dwelling place of another person without the express permission of 
the owner or person in legal control or possession of the residence or dwelling 
place, as appropriate; or

 (11) 
place clearly marked with a sign prohibiting the carrying of a concealable 
weapon on the premises in compliance with Section 23-31-235. A person who 
violates a provision of this item, whether the violation is wilful or not, only 
may be charged with a violation of Section 16-11-620 and must not be charged 
with or penalized for a violation of this subsection.

SECTION 2. Section 
16-23-420 of the S.C. Code is repealed.

SECTION 3. This act takes effect upon approval 
by the Governor.

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