South Carolina Senate Prefiled Bills: 2026

Alpha Strategies tracks and analyzes legislative and policy activity in South Carolina to help organizations understand what is changing and why it matters.

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Prefiled bills are legislation introduced ahead of the regular session and often signal early policy priorities for lawmakers. For organizations with policy, funding, or regulatory interests in South Carolina, these developments provide important context for advocacy strategy and decision making.

On December 10, 2025, the South Carolina Senate released its first set of prefiled bills for the upcoming 2026 legislative session. This initial slate reflects a comprehensive and coordinated conservative agenda that reaches across nearly every area of state policy.

The filings show clear momentum behind several priority themes: public safety, government restructuring, parental rights, and medical autonomy. Criminal justice measures represent the largest share of activity at 23.2 percent of all bills, followed by governance and structural reform at 17.4 percent. Together, these categories signal the Senate’s early focus on safety, accountability, and reshaping how government operates.

Across all 69 bills spanning more than a dozen categories, the Senate is positioning itself for an active and wide-ranging session. The proposals reflect coordinated efforts to modernize criminal justice processes, strengthen procurement standards, expand parental authority in health and education, revisit public health mandates, and increase operational efficiency in state and local government.

If your organization needs help understanding how these bills may affect your work, identifying opportunities or risks, or developing a proactive plan for the months ahead, Alpha Strategies is ready to support you. We analyze legislation in real time, build strategy around your priorities, and engage decision-makers on your behalf.

Connect with us to discuss how these prefiled bills could shape your landscape and how we can help you navigate the 2026 session with confidence.