South Carolina is one of only two states that have not enacted statewide hate crimes legislation.
The Municipal Association identified support of hate crimes legislation as an advocacy for the 2023-2024 legislative sessions. While hate crimes legislation has passed the SC House of Representatives during the 2021-2022 and 2023-2024 legislative sessions, the Senate has chosen not to give the bill consideration.
SC cities and towns across the state have passed hate crime ordinances. A list of local ordinances can be found below.
- Town of Mount Pleasant
- City of Myrtle Beach
- City of North Charleston
- Town of Summerville
- City of Wellford
If your city or town has adopted a hate crimes ordinance, please notify Erica Wright at [email protected].