South Carolina S 463: Jared Evans

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2025-2026 Bill 463 Text of Previous Version (Apr. 02, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 463

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

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Committee Report

April 2, 2026

S. 463

Introduced 
by Senator Grooms 

S. Printed 4/2/26--H.

Read the first time April 23, 2025

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The committee on House Agriculture, 
Natural Res. and Environmental Affairs

To whom was referred a Bill (S. 463) to amend 
the South Carolina Code of Laws by amending Section 50-21-125, relating to 
restrictions on swimming near public landings on lakes or reservoirs owned or, 
etc., respectfully

Report:

That they have duly and carefully considered 
the same, and recommend that the same do pass:

WILLIAM HIXON for Committee.

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A bill

TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING 
SECTION 50-21-125, RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON SWIMMING NEAR PUBLIC LANDINGS ON 
LAKES OR RESERVOIRS OWNED OR MAINTAINED BY AN INVESTOR-OWNED UTILITY, SO AS TO 
PROVIDE FOR RESTRICTIONS ON SWIMMING NEAR PUBLIC BOATING LANDINGS ON LAKES OR 
RESERVOIRS OWNED OR MAINTAINED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY.

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

SECTION 1. Article 1, Chapter 21, Title 50 of the S.C. Code is 
amended by adding:

 Section 
50-21-128. It is unlawful for a person to swim within fifty feet of a public 
boat landing or ramp maintained by the South Carolina Public Service Authority, 
if the landing or ramp is clearly marked with signage prohibiting swimming.

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

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