Environment
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Neutral — no direct effect identified.
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- No material direct effect identified.
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- No material direct effect identified.
StateSouth CarolinaIntroduced
H 5810: UNESCO Middle Passage Marker
Carl Anderson
H 5810 status: Introduced — Introduced and adopted (updated Aug 25, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
75OUT OF 100
Score:75/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 10/100
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan90%
Public opinion80%
Bill summary
What changes
The state legislature officially recognizes the City of Georgetown, South Carolina, as a designated site of the UNESCO Routes of Enslaved Peoples: Resistance, Liberty, and Heritage project.
Who is affected
The City of Georgetown, local historical preservation groups, and the public.
Requirements and enforcement
None; this is a recognition resolution.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source; expected to be negligible or none.
When it takes effect
Adopted August 25, 2026.
Potential benefits
Provides formal state-level validation of Georgetown's historical significance within an international UNESCO framework.
Risks and tradeoffs
The resolution is purely symbolic and lacks practical or material support for historical preservation efforts.
What is still unknown
The abstract does not specify whether this recognition leads to future heritage tourism funding or specific educational programming.
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Impact analysis
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Economy
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Society
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Formally recognizes the historical significance of Georgetown, SC.
- Aligns state records with international cultural heritage initiatives.
- Promotes public awareness of the history of enslaved peoples.
Risks
- Resolution is symbolic and lacks enforcement or funding mechanisms.
- Does not provide tangible resources for local historical sites.
- Recognition does not inherently guarantee long-term historical maintenance.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
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Source note
This is a commemorative resolution and has no binding effect on state law or government policy.
Analysis scope
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