South Carolina legislation · 126th General Assembly
South Carolina H5811: DNR
Status: Passed both chambers, August 25, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, August 25, 2026:
2025-2026 Bill 5811 Text of Previous Version (Aug. 25, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly 126th Session, 2025-2026 Bill 5811 Indicates Matter Stricken Indicates New Matter (Text matches printed bills. Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.) A house RESOLUTION TO AFFIRM THE SUPPORT OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE LAWFUL AND RESPONSIBLE TRADITION OF HUNTING DEER WITH DOGS; TO RECOGNIZE AND SUPPORT THE RIGHTS OF PRIVATE PROPERTY OWNERS; TO DECLARE THAT MATERIAL CHANGES TO THE LAWS GOVERNING THE PURSUIT OF DEER WITH DOGS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY ARE MATTERS FOR THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; AND TO CALL UPON THE NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD TO RESPECT THE POLICY CHOICES ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY. W hereas, hunting deer with dogs is a longstanding sporting and cultural tradition in many parts of South Carolina and remains an important part of the state's outdoor heritage; and W hereas, the General Assembly has established by law the circumstances under which deer may be pursued with dogs, including prohibiting the practice in Game Zones 1 and 2 while permitting it during prescribed deer seasons in other areas of the State; and W hereas, the General Assembly has separately enacted laws protecting the rights of private property owners and prohibiting unlawful hunting involving dogs on property where a …
Sponsors
- Brewer Jr., Gary (R, 114) · primary sponsor
- Cody Mitchell (R, 65)
- Richard Yow (R, 53)
- Fawn Pedalino (R, 64)
- Robby Robbins (R, 97)
- Jordan Jr., Wallace (R, 63)
- Frank Atkinson (R, 57)
- Roger Kirby (D, 101)
- Jackie Hayes (D, 55)
- Wm. Weston Newton (R, 120)
- William Hixon (R, 83)
Latest actions
- : Introduced and adopted
Common questions
- What is H5811?
- H5811 is a bill in the South Carolina Legislature (126th General Assembly): DNR.
- What is the status of H5811?
- Passed both chambers as of August 25, 2026. Latest action: Introduced and adopted (August 25, 2026).
- Who sponsored H5811?
- Brewer Jr., Gary (R, 114), with 10 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for H5811?
- On the South Carolina Legislature website: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/bills/5811.htm
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