South CarolinaAbbeville County leaders appoint the register of deeds
Abbeville County’s governing body appoints the register of deeds, while the clerk of court is not required to perform that office’s duties.
What it does
Abbeville County’s governing body appoints the county’s register of deeds and sets terms and conditions it agrees upon.
In Abbeville County, the clerk of court is not required to handle deed records. The law lists other counties with the same arrangement.
Argument forCounty leaders may be able to choose who handles deed records and set terms that fit Abbeville County.
Argument againstCounty residents may have less say in who handles deed records because county leaders choose the register and set the job’s terms.
More detail
Abbeville County’s governing body appoints the county’s register of deeds. This applies to Abbeville County. The governing body sets terms and conditions it agrees upon. The act took effect when the Governor approved it on May 19, 2026.
In Abbeville County, the clerk of court is not required to perform the register of deeds’ duties. The law lists Abbeville and other counties where the clerk of court is not required to perform these duties. The act took effect when the Governor approved it on May 19, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
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History
- 2026
- Jun 5Effective date 05/19/26Latest
- Jun 3Act No. 218
- May 19Signed By Governor Henry McMasterBecame Law
- May 14Ratified R 217
- Apr 16Read third time and enrolledTo Governor
- Apr 15Roll call Ayes-45 Nays-0
- Vote recorded 2nd Reading. Result: pass.Upper
- Apr 15Read second timeMinor
- Apr 1Recalled from Committee on Judiciary
- Mar 31Referred to Committee on JudiciaryMinor
- Mar 31Introduced and read first timeMinor
- Mar 27Read third time and sent to SenatePassed 1st Chamber
- Mar 26Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
- Vote recorded Passage of Bill. Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 26Roll call Yeas-105 Nays-0
- Mar 26Read second timeMinor
- Mar 25Delegation report: Favorable Abbeville Delegation
- Feb 26Referred to Abbeville Delegation
- Feb 26Introduced and read first timeIntroduced
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