South Carolina SenateH 3924
Hemp-derived ingestible
Failed 15–25Crossed party lines
What it does: On the version voted Mar 19, 2026: Sets up licensing and regulation of hemp-derived beverages and chewables under the Department of Revenue, with a 10 milligram per serving THC cap, a minimum sales age of 21, and excise taxes. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)
Question before the chamber: to take up amendment 41 on third reading
The tally
Yes 15 · No 25 · Not voting 2
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Republicans | 4 | 25 | 2 |
Most Democrats voted yes; most Republicans voted no. 4 members voted against their party’s majority.
Voted against their party’s majority
- J.D. ChaplinR29Yes
- Jeff ZellR36Yes
- Luke RankinR33Yes
- Matt LeberR41Yes
The full roll (42)
Yes 15
No 25
- Allen BlackmonR27
- Brian AdamsR44
- Chip CampsenR43
- Greg HembreeR28
- Harvey PeelerR14
- Jason ElliottR6
- Josh KimbrellR11
- Larry GroomsR37
- Lee BrightR12
- Michael JohnsonR16
- Mike GambrellR4
- Mike ReichenbachR31
- Rex RiceR2
- Richard CashR3
- Ronnie CromerR18
- Ross TurnerR8
- Sean BennettR38
- Shane MartinR13
- Shane MasseyR25
- Stephen GoldfinchR34
- Tom AlexanderR1
- Tom CorbinR5
- Tom DavisR46
- Tom YoungR24
- Wes ClimerR15
Not voting 2
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.