Environment
Mixed / Neutral
Benefits
- No identified impact on environmental regulation.
Risks
- No identified impact on environmental regulation.
Jermaine Johnson
H 5794 status: In Committee — Referred to Committee on Ways and Means (updated Aug 11, 2026).

Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
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Bill summary
This bill helps South Carolina families cover the cost of childcare. It makes two main changes to the current tax credit: 1. **It removes limits:** It gets rid of rules that used to make the credit smaller. 2. **It makes the credit "refundable":** If your tax credit is worth more than the taxes you owe, the state will pay you the remaining balance as a cash refund instead of just lowering your tax bill to zero. In short: It makes the childcare tax credit easier to get and more valuable for families.
Modeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Mixed / Neutral
Positive outlook
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Source
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Confidence
Low
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Potential for unforeseen impact on state budget sustainability.
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