The ACLU of South Carolina advocates for civil rights and civil liberties at the State House. We mobilize activists, track bills and votes, hold politicians accountable, and advance public policy that creates a more just South Carolina for all of us.

The 125th South Carolina General Assembly convened on January 10, 2023 to begin the first year of its two-year legislative session. Within the 80 days of the 2023 legislative session, we reviewed more than 1,000 bills and tracked those that would have advanced or threatened civil rights or civil liberties in our state. We fought alongside our partners to ensure the protection of South Carolinians’ rights at every turn.

To help South Carolinians hold our elected officials accountable, we created a scorecard that details vote counts for some of the most important bills considered this session. We encourage you to use this scorecard to give your legislators feedback on their votes in the 2023 legislative session and their stances on the issues impacting your rights and freedom. Direct communication with your elected officials is a valuable way to encourage them to stand up for freedom and protect civil liberties and civil rights.