At the Statehouse

At the Statehouse

Vigilance. Persistence. Expertise.
SC Equality at the Statehouse

We tirelessly lobby the South Carolina General Assembly, executive branch, and local governments, broadcast LGBT news, stories and content, and mobilize our communities on issues that matter most to you, including marriage equality, parental rights, inclusive anti-bullying policies, employment discrimination, hate violence, privacy rights, sexuality education, adoption, domestic partnerships, and HIV/AIDS.

2020 Legislative Action Center is where you can see the legislation introduced in South Carolina that will shape the future of the movement for LGBTQ equality in our state.

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DEFEATED ALL
ANTI-LGBTQ BILLS

Because of SC Equality’s vigilance, persistence and expertise we have successfully defeated all anti-LGBTQ bills filed at the Statehouse for the past 6 years.

CONFEDERATE FLAG
COMES DOWN

After the massacre at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, SC Equality immediately came out publicly demanding the removal of the Confederate flag (a symbol of hate) from the Statehouse grounds.

LOBBYING AT
THE STATEHOUSE

SC Equality is the only LGBTQ organization with a full-time lobbyist at the South Carolina Statehouse working every day protecting your rights. Our lobbyist is backed up by our Executive Director, who is a registered lobbyist, and together they have become a force at the capitol.

Why having a lobbyist represent LGBTQ interest at the Statehouse is so important.

The role and influence of SC Equality lobbyists at the South Carolina Statehouse has grown over the past six years.  We have built coalitions to defeat anti-LGBTQ bills (like the “bathroom bill”) and to pass pro equality legislation.  By having lobbyist protecting your rights seeking to persuade members of the legislature to enact legislation that would benefit LGBTQ South Carolinians. We have built personal close relationships with members of the General Assembly that trust our ability to work across the aisle on key issues.

We march when needed to show our collective voice.

The fight for Equality in South Carolina is only as strong as our voice.  We have marched and rallied at the Statehouse many times in recent years to remind legislators and the community that LGBTQ South Carolinians speak with one loud voice.

We march when needed to show our collective voice.

The fight for Equality in South Carolina is only as strong as our voice.  We have marched and rallied at the Statehouse many times in recent years to remind legislators and the community that LGBTQ South Carolinians speak with one loud voice.

SC Equality PAC’s influence in electing legislators

We are seeking not only legal equality, but lived equality by electing people to office who support justice by passing fair and just laws that protect LGBTQ South Carolinians. Each election cycle, SC Equality PAC endorses candidates running for re-election or for the first time for seats at the South Carolina Statehouse.

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Latest News

Welcome Jarrod Wiggins to SC Equality Board

January 22nd, 2020|

SC Equality Board Welcomes Jarrod Wiggins We are pleased to welcome Jarrod Wiggins to the SC Equality Board.  His dedication and knowledge of the issues faced by the LGBTQ community will further add strength to our Board and help us continue to make a difference in LGBTQ South Carolinian's lives. Jarrod Wiggins Greenville, S.C. (He/Him/His) Jarrod Wiggins oversees New Business & Strategy at SLANT, a full-service marketing and creative agency [...]

Your guide for bills to track this legislative session in S.C.

January 14th, 2020|

2020 South Carolina legislative session starts today 2020 Legislative Tracker The 2020 South Carolina legislative session starts today and SC Equality is committed to advocating for bills that will bring us closer to fully protecting LGBTQ South Carolinians. We are also prepared to fight against any anti-LGBTQ bill that moves this session. Our team is at the Statehouse today and will be [...]

SC Equality to bring a legal challenge to South Carolina’s “No Promo Homo” law

December 16th, 2019|

SC Equality Board, with the support of its Litigation Task Force, has authorized SC Equality to bring a legal challenge to South Carolina's "No Promo Homo" law which prohibits public school health teachers from discussing homosexuality or homosexual persons in South Carolina classrooms. This law forces teachers to provide inaccurate and incomplete information to students and serves to further stigmatize LGBTQ students and children with LGBTQ parents. Some of you may [...]

5 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW THIS WEEK (December 12, 2019)

December 12th, 2019|

South Carolina wants to ban lifesaving medical treatments for trans kids. It’s part of a bigger push around the country. Trans children have been in the national spotlight in recent weeks, with the governor of Texas stepping in to try to stop a mother from allowing her child to transition. And last Wednesday, South Carolina legislators joined in with a bill that would ban a variety [...]

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