South Carolina: opposition to 2-for-1 regulatory reduction bill
Opponents of a South Carolina bill that would require state agencies to eliminate two existing regulations for every new one argue that the proposal risks undermining important protections embedded in current rules. During legislative discussions, representatives from professional groups and other stakeholders said many regulations serve critical roles in protecting public health, safety and consumer interests, and warned that a blanket “two-for-one” reduction approach could lead to the removal of necessary safeguards without careful evaluation. While some supporters of the bill say it would reduce regulatory burdens on businesses, critics contend that regulations are often created in response to specific risks or past harms and should be reviewed on their merits rather than removed through a broad mandate.