House Amendment 18
H 5683 - Session 126 (2025-2026)
Redistricting, Congressional Districts
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Rep. JONES proposes the following amendment (LC-5683.SA0024H):

Amend the bill, as and if amended, by adding an appropriately numbered SECTION to read:

SECTION X. Chapter 19, Title 7 of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:

 Section 7-19-130. (A) During any Congressional redistricting, the General Assembly may not draw maps to intentionally:
  (1) favor a political party;
  (2) protect incumbents;
  (3) predetermine electoral outcomes; or
  (4) dilute minority voting influence.
 (B) A citizen of this State may bring a private cause of action in any court of competent jurisdiction against the General Assembly if it fails to comply with the provisions of subsection (A).

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.