SC H 5320
in committeeAnimal Care
South Carolina · 2026 Regular Session · lower
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Did SC H 5320 pass?
Not yet. SC H 5320 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-03-16): Scrivener's error corrected
What is SC H 5320 about?
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 17 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 47 SO AS TO DEFINE TERMS, TO REQUIRE A PERSON OR ENTITY ENGAGED IN THE BREEDING AND SALE OF DOGS FOR PROFIT TO REGISTER WITH THE SOUTH CAROLINA SECRETARY OF STATE, TO ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS FOR THE OPERATION OF DOG BREEDING FOR PROFIT, TO REQUIRE AN ANIMAL RESCUE ORGANIZATION TO REGISTER WITH THE COUNTY IN WHICH IT OPERATES AND TO OUTLINE REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATION, DEFINE "NUISANCE BARKING" AND PROVIDE PENALTIES, REQUIRE DOG IDENTIFICATION METHODS, REQUIRE PROOF OF OWNERSHIP TO RELEASE AN IMPOUNDED DOG OR CAT TO ITS OWNER; AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THIS CHAPTER.
Who sponsors SC H 5320?
Jones is the primary sponsor of SC H 5320.
Description
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 17 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 47 SO AS TO DEFINE TERMS, TO REQUIRE A PERSON OR ENTITY ENGAGED IN THE BREEDING AND SALE OF DOGS FOR PROFIT TO REGISTER WITH THE SOUTH CAROLINA SECRETARY OF STATE, TO ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS FOR THE OPERATION OF DOG BREEDING FOR PROFIT, TO REQUIRE AN ANIMAL RESCUE ORGANIZATION TO REGISTER WITH THE COUNTY IN WHICH IT OPERATES AND TO OUTLINE REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATION, DEFINE "NUISANCE BARKING" AND PROVIDE PENALTIES, REQUIRE DOG IDENTIFICATION METHODS, REQUIRE PROOF OF OWNERSHIP TO RELEASE AN IMPOUNDED DOG OR CAT TO ITS OWNER; AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THIS CHAPTER.
- Introduced
- 2026-03-04
- Latest action
- 2026-03-16 — Scrivener's error corrected
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Jonesprimary
Committees
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Action timeline
Newest first
2026-03-16
Scrivener's error corrected
2026-03-04
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
referral-committee
2026-03-04
Introduced and read first time
introduction,reading-1
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Votes
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Related bills
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