South Carolina legislation · 126th General Assembly
South Carolina H5261: Alcohol Server Training
Status: Signed into law, August 19, 2026
What the bill says
A joint Resolution To extend the deadline for receiving alcohol server training as provided for in chapter 3, title 61 to MAY 1, 2026. B e it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina: S ECTION 1. The deadline to receive alcohol server training as provided for in Chapter 3, Title 61 is extended to May 1, 2026. S ECTION 2. This joint resolution takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
From the amended text, March 3, 2026:
A joint Resolution To extend the deadline for receiving alcohol server training as provided for in chapter 3, title 61 to MAY 1, 2026. B e it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina: S ECTION 1. The deadline to receive alcohol server training as provided for in Chapter 3, Title 61 is extended to May 1, 2026. S ECTION 2. This joint resolution takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
Sponsors
- Wm. Weston Newton (R, 120) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Act No. 267
- : Effective date 03/09/26
- : Signed By Governor
- : Ratified R 113
- : Read third time and enrolled
- : Roll call Ayes-42 Nays-0
- : Read second time
- : Introduced, read first time, placed on calendar without reference
- : Read third time and sent to Senate
- : Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
Votes
- Senate: (Alcohol Server Training) 2nd Reading (March 4, 2026): 42 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House: (Alcohol Server Training) Passage of Joint Resolution (February 26, 2026): 98 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is H5261?
- H5261 is a bill in the South Carolina Legislature (126th General Assembly): Alcohol Server Training.
- What does H5261 do?
- In its own words: A joint Resolution To extend the deadline for receiving alcohol server training as provided for in chapter 3, title 61 to MAY 1, 2026. B e it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina: S ECTION 1. The deadline to receive alcohol server training as provided for in Chapter 3, Title 61 is extended to May 1, 2026. S ECTION 2. This joint resolution takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
- What is the status of H5261?
- Signed into law as of August 19, 2026. Latest action: Act No. 267 (August 19, 2026).
- Who sponsored H5261?
- Wm. Weston Newton (R, 120).
- Where is the official record for H5261?
- On the South Carolina Legislature website: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/bills/5261.htm
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