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South Carolina General Assembly· H 5168Act No. 206

Official State Song, the official text

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(A206, R260, H5168)

AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-687 SO AS TO DESIGNATE "CAROLINA WHEN I DIE" BY PATRICK DAVIS AS AN OFFICIAL STATE SONG.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

Official state song

SECTION 1. Article 9, Chapter 1, Title 1 of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:

Section 1-1-687. "Carolina When I Die" by Patrick Davis is designated as an official state song.

Time effective

SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

Ratified the 15th day of May, 2026.

Approved the 18th day of May, 2026.

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