Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateSouth CarolinaIntroduced
S 1217: Deziree Hodge Birthday
Margie Bright Matthews
S 1217 status: Introduced — Introduced and adopted (updated Aug 11, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
Neutral
Score:Neutral
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 5/100
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan100%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
None; this is a non-binding commemorative resolution.
Who is affected
None.
Requirements and enforcement
None.
Costs and funding
None stated.
When it takes effect
Adopted 2026-08-11.
Potential benefits
Provides formal recognition for a constituent's milestone birthday.
Risks and tradeoffs
None.
What is still unknown
None.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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
No material downside identified; item is purely commemorative.
Analysis scope
Analysis based solely on bill metadata and abstract.
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