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Bill Number
3656
Session
2025 - 2026
Chamber
House
Sponsor
Rep. Thomas R. "Randy" Ligon
Category
Environment
Committee
Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
Subcommittee
House Ag - Environmental Affairs
Status
Adjourn debate
Staff Summary

Summary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits the SC Department of Environmental Services from denying property owners the right to repair or replace a well or septic tank.

House Subcommittee Action

02.04.2025 The House Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Environmental Affairs subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment prohibits counties, cities and towns from denying the installation of a private irrigation water well or a septic system regardless of whether the property is connected or served by a public water and sewer system. 

01.28.2025 The House Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Environmental Affairs subcommittee adjourned debate on this bill. 

House Committee Action

02.11.2025 The House Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee adjourned debate on this bill.