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H 5360

Term limits for members of General Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Ryan McCabe

South Carolina bill would restrict how long General Assembly members can serve in office, potentially reshaping legislative turnover and voter choices.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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Bill Summary · H 5360

Legislative bill overview

H 5360 proposes to impose term limits on members of South Carolina's General Assembly (both House and Senate). The bill was introduced in March 2026 and is currently under review by the Judiciary Committee. Specific term limit details (such as whether limits apply to consecutive or total service, and the number of terms allowed) are not provided in the available action summary.

Why is this important

Term limits are a significant structural change to legislative bodies that affect voter choice, institutional experience, and political power dynamics. The outcome could reshape South Carolina politics by potentially reducing incumbent advantage, increasing legislative turnover, and altering the seniority-based committee system that currently governs the General Assembly.

Potential points of contention

  • Voter rights vs. incumbency: Supporters argue term limits prevent entrenched power; opponents contend they restrict voters' ability to re-elect experienced representatives
  • Institutional expertise: Critics worry term limits reduce legislative effectiveness by forcing out experienced members and institutional knowledge; proponents counter that it reduces special interest influence
  • Constitutional questions: South Carolina courts may need to address whether the state constitution permits legislative term limits without a constitutional amendment

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

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