South Carolina H.5501 calls on the Supreme Court to reverse Obergefell v. Hodges. SC Equality — which won marriage equality in SC in 2014 — responds. Learn what's at stake and take action.

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.

SC Equality tracks state legislation that could affect LGBTQ South Carolinians, their families, and the institutions that serve them

Celebrate International Women’s Day with South Carolina Equality as we honor five LGBTQ women who changed history and helped advance equality around the world.

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

Love Wins: The Couples Who Show Us Why the Fight Mattered

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

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.

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.