The U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Chiles v. Salazar — a case about whether states can use licensing laws to prevent conversion therapy. The Court ruled that Colorado’s law should be reviewed under a heightened standard of scrutiny and sent the case back to the lower court.

H.4756 — known as the “Student Physical Privacy Act” — is a dangerous bill moving through the South Carolina legislature that targets transgender and gender-diverse students. If passed, this legislation would restrict access to bathrooms, locker rooms, housing, and overnight accommodations in public schools and colleges based on sex assigned at birth. It would also impose enforcement penalties and open the door to lawsuits against schools and institutions.

South Carolina lawmakers are currently considering H.4756, a bill that would change how public schools, colleges, and universities manage restrooms, locker rooms, housing, and other gender-segregated spaces.

Veronica Walters leaves behind a lasting legacy of advocacy, compassion, and leadership within the Myrtle Beach LGBTQ community and across South Carolina. Through her work founding T-Time and serving as a longtime board member of South Carolina Equality, she helped build support networks and visibility for transgender people throughout the state.

On International Women’s Day, South Carolina Equality celebrates the LGBTQ women who helped shape history and continue advancing equality today. From trailblazing activists to groundbreaking leaders, their courage and vision have transformed communities and inspired generations.

South Carolina Equality testified against S.540 during a State House hearing where parents, legal experts, educators, and mental health professionals warned about the bill’s potential harm to LGBTQ youth. Despite unanimous opposition from those who spoke, the Senate subcommittee voted to advance the legislation.

Learn what South Carolina Senate Bill S.540 does, how it could affect LGBTQ youth and families, and why advocates are raising concerns about the proposed legislation.

The Fight for Dignity Is Happening Now: S.199 Returns February 18

Before Love Won: The Fight for Marriage Equality in South Carolina

Discover how love wins in South Carolina. SC Equality has lead the fight for marriage equality and advocating for a South Carolina where EQUAL MEANS EVERYONE

S.162 is a direct attack on the trans community, making it impossible to legally change their gender on their IDs (identity documents) outside of restrictive scenarios. This bill would make life harder and less safe for trans South Carolinians, forcing identity documents to be mismatched and not reflect their gender identity. This bill also harms intersex people by placing a restrictive 12-month-since-birth timeline to make decisions and changes.

Black History is LGBTQ+ history. This Black History Month, we honor the Black LGBTQ+ leaders and communities whose courage, resistance, and vision shaped the movement for equality—and continue to inspire the fight for liberation today.

Two identical bills, S.199 and H.4756, are moving through the South Carolina legislature and threaten the safety, dignity, and privacy of transgender students. Learn what these bills would do, who they harm, and how you can take action — whether by contacting lawmakers, showing up in person, or tuning in live.

SC Equality is proud to welcome Christine Simmons to our Board of Directors—a leader whose commitment to democracy, equity, and community-centered advocacy reflects the values that drive our movement forward.

The House Passed a Federal Ban Targeting Trans Youth Healthcare — Here’s What It Means and How We Stop It

Understanding LGBTQ Legal Rights in South Carolina. There are local, state-wide, and federal protections. Reach out to a trusted attorney to learn more about your rights.

Learn more about HIV care and resources available in South Carolina. Find support, affirming providers, and more.

Introducing the 2025 Giving Tuesday Campaign