South Carolina House Bill 5271: Public Assistance and Citizenship Verification

South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session

What it does

Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 43-5-15, Relating To Applications For Public Aid And Assistance, So As To Require The Department Of Social Services To Verify Applicants' Citizenship Status And Eligibility To Receive The Requested Benefits.

Latest action

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means (2026-02-26)

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