New South Carolina laws taking effect January 1, 2026

1 law takes effect January 1, 2026.

Of the 274 bills enacted since 2025, 274 have an effective date and 0 don't yet (pending). A law here takes effect that day by its main provisions; parts of a staggered act may take effect on other dates.

Updated Oct 31, 2026 at 11:44 a.m. EDT.

Civil Rights (1)

  • H 3430 · 2025 Regular SessionStated

    Tort Reform and Liquor Liability

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    This act takes effect January 1, 2026

    Parts of this act take effect on other dates.

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