South Carolina H 5271: Palmetto Giving Day

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2025-2026 Bill 5271 Text of Previous Version (Feb. 26, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5271

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TO AMEND THE SOUTH 
CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 43-5-15, RELATING TO APPLICATIONS FOR 
PUBLIC AID AND ASSISTANCE, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES 
TO VERIFY APPLICANTS' CITIZENSHIP STATUS AND ELIGIBILITY TO RECEIVE THE REQUESTED 
BENEFITS.

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

SECTION 1. Section 43-5-15 of the S.C. Code is amended to read:

 Section 
43-5-15. (A) Applications for assistance under the provisions of 
this chapter shall be made as provided in this chapter and when no such 
provision has been made in accordance with the manner and form prescribed by 
the department.

 (B) Prior to approval of an application 
for assistance, the department must verify an applicant's citizenship status 
and benefit eligibility pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 29, Title 8. 
Unless otherwise required by federal law, the department shall not approve an 
application for assistance without verifying that the applicant is a United 
States citizen and eligible to receive the requested benefits.

SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval 
by the Governor.

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