South Carolina H 4801: Homelessness

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2025-2026 Bill 4801 Text of Previous Version (Dec. 17, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 4801

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

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A bill

TO AMEND THE SOUTH 
CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 43-5-250 SO AS TO EXEMPT INDIVIDUALS 
CONVICTED OF CERTAIN CRIMES FROM FEDERAL ELIGIBILITY RESTRICTIONS TO RECEIVE 
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE.

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

SECTION 1. Article 1, Chapter 5, Title 43 of the S.C. Code is 
amended by adding:

 Section 
43-5-250. The State of South Carolina opts out of 21 U.S.C. Section 862a, 
which would make an otherwise eligible individual who has been convicted 
pursuant to state or federal law of certain drug-related offenses identified in 
21 U.S.C. Section 862a(a) ineligible for benefits under the Supplemental 
Nutrition Assistance Program and the Family Independence Program. In so doing, 
the State of South Carolina exempts any or all individuals domiciled in the 
State from application of 21 U.S.C. Section 862a.

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

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