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H 5284

County Register of Deeds

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Craig Gagnon

South Carolina bill modifying County Register of Deeds operations, currently in Judiciary Committee with unclear specific provisions pending full legislative text review.

Effective date 05/19/26
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Bill Summary · H 5284

Legislative bill overview

H 5284 is a South Carolina bill regarding the County Register of Deeds, introduced by Craig Gagnon. Based on the legislative history showing it was referred to the Judiciary Committee and subsequently recalled, the bill likely proposes modifications to the duties, qualifications, or operations of county registers of deeds in South Carolina.

Why is this important

County Registers of Deeds maintain critical public records for property ownership, mortgages, and land transactions that affect real estate markets, title insurance, lending practices, and property tax administration. Changes to this office's structure or functions could impact transparency, efficiency, and costs for property transactions across South Carolina counties.

Potential points of contention

  • Appointment vs. Election: Potential disputes over whether registers should be elected officials (current practice in many states) or appointed, affecting democratic accountability
  • Modernization and digitization costs: Disagreement over funding requirements for updating record-keeping systems or implementing electronic filing
  • Fee structures: Debate over what fees registers can charge for services and whether increases are appropriate or constitute hidden taxation on property transactions

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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