South Carolina has 30 published AI-related bills. None have been enacted yet; 30 are currently pending.
South Carolina is currently experiencing a highly active phase in its AI regulatory landscape, with a total of 30 bills introduced, none of which have yet been enacted. This robust legislative activity indicates a strong interest in addressing various aspects of artificial intelligence, particularly in relation to consumer protection, education, and child safety. The state is focusing on the implications of AI technologies across multiple sectors, including technology development, healthcare, and media, which reflects a comprehensive approach to regulation in this rapidly evolving field. Key themes emerging from the proposed legislation include a significant emphasis on consumer protection, particularly concerning the use of AI in education and the safeguarding of children from potentially harmful technologies such as chatbots. Additionally, there is a notable focus on transparency and ethical considerations in technology, as seen in bills addressing deceptive practices like deepfake media and the regulation of social media platforms. For businesses operating in South Carolina, this active legislative environment suggests that they must stay informed about ongoing developments and prepare to adapt to potential regulatory changes that could impact their operations, particularly in areas related to data privacy, consumer rights, and technology ethics.
Deepfake Laws in South Carolina
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All South Carolina AI Bills 30 published
Health insurance
Bill S 920 amends South Carolina law to regulate AI use in health insurance prior authorizations, requiring specific circumstance consideration, disclosures, and disciplinary actions.
Chatbot Regulation
Bill S0896, the Chatbot Protection Act, seeks to amend South Carolina laws to regulate chatbot activities, including data collection and user interaction, with penalties for violations.
Artificial Intelligence and Therapy or Psychotherapy
This bill regulates AI use in therapy, requiring licensed professionals to conduct services, mandates client consent for recorded sessions, and mentions exceptions to confidentiality without specifying them.
Protecting Children from Chatbots
SC H5476: Protecting Children from Chatbots mandates covered entities to make a limited-access mode specifically for minors, requires age verification and parental consent, and amends SC Code by adding Chapter 81 to Title 39.
Protecting Children from Chatbots
The Protecting Children from Chatbots Act requires age verification to determine if users are minors and mandates a limited-access mode, with parental consent allowing access to restricted features.
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Artificial intelligence, consumer protection
Bill S0963 aims to amend South Carolina law to prohibit algorithmic discrimination by high-risk AI systems by adding Chapter 31 to Title 37. The bill's full text is not available, so additional provisions or definitions are unknown.
Ai in education
Bill H5253 introduces limitations on AI use in South Carolina public schools, requiring parental notice and consent, and emphasizing teacher oversight.
Digital Choice Act
The Digital Choice Act adds Chapter 31 to Title 37, defining terms related to digital choice and social media, mandates data interoperability interfaces, and outlines civil penalties.
AI Week
The bill declares March 30 - April 2, 2026, as 'AI Week' in South Carolina, encouraging all citizens of the Palmetto State to learn more about AI technology.
Chatbot Regulation
SC H5138: Chatbot Regulation sets guidelines for chatbot operations, enacting the 'Chatbot Protection Act' with specific restrictions and civil action provisions.
South Carolina Social Media Regulation Act
The South Carolina Social Media Regulation Act mandates online services to protect minors' data, requires reasonable care defined as industry-standard practices, introduces parental controls, and outlines enforcement mechanisms including fines for non-compliance.
Video Surveillance
The bill regulates AI in surveillance systems, includes judicial oversight, restricts data storage on third-party servers, and outlines penalties for non-compliance.
Artificial Intelligence Electives
This bill allows South Carolina school districts to provide age-appropriate instruction on artificial intelligence tools to students.
Right to Compute Act
The Right to Compute Act proposes adding Chapter 35 to Title 1 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, focusing on AI-managed critical infrastructure.
Disclosure of Intimate Images
This bill criminalizes the unauthorized disclosure of intimate images, including digitally forged images, with defined penalties.
Children and Social Media
This bill mandates certain online services to safeguard minors' personal data, limit data collection, and provide tools for parental control.
Health Claims & AI
This bill mandates that a health care professional, as defined in Section 44-30-20, supervise and review healthcare coverage decisions made using automated decision-making tools.
AI open sourced, decentralized
SC S0225: Senate Resolution on AI open sourced, decentralized, expresses opposition to censorship and bias without detailing specific measures.
Technology Transparency
SC Bill H3401 introduces Chapter 31 to Title 37, focusing on technology transparency and data handling duties.
Distribution of Intimate Images
The bill adds sections to the South Carolina Code to prohibit the dissemination of intimate images without consent, with penalties specified.
Eavesdropping, Peeping, and Voyeurism
This bill amends laws on eavesdropping and voyeurism to include digitally altered images and recordings, increasing penalties and requiring evidence destruction.
Deceptive and fraudulent deepfake media in elections
SC H 3517: Deceptive and fraudulent deepfake media depicting a candidate's likeness in elections, requiring requisite disclosure language and allowing candidates to seek equitable relief.
Deceptive and fraudulent deepfake media in elections
Prohibits deceptive deepfake media of candidates within 90 days of elections unless disclosed. The term 'deepfake media' is not defined in the bill text provided.
Age-Appropriate Design
SC H3402: Age-Appropriate Design requires entities to prioritize children's privacy with compliance measures, including enforcement provisions and specific exclusions.
Eavesdropping, Peeping, and Voyeurism
This bill amends laws on eavesdropping and voyeurism to include penalties for using AI-generated false images and requires law enforcement to notify potential victims.
Child Data Privacy and Protection Act
The Child Data Privacy and Protection Act mandates data protection assessments, prohibits certain data activities, and requires a public awareness campaign and report.
Deceptive and fraudulent deepfake media in elections
The bill prohibits deceptive deepfake media of candidates within 90 days of an election unless proper disclosures are included.
Social media regulation
This bill prohibits automated decision systems for users under 18 on social media and mandates age verification for users 18 and older in South Carolina.
SC Biometric Data Privacy Act
The SC Biometric Data Privacy Act mandates businesses to protect consumer biometric data, allows consumers to request deletion, and prohibits the sale of such data.
Officer cameras
This bill prohibits law enforcement from using biometric surveillance systems with officer cameras and establishes penalties for violations.
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