¶ Brandon Guffey — Serial sponsor of anti-trans bills in the South Carolina House (R-District 63)
Status: 🔴 Sponsor of H.4619 (healthcare ban for minors)
¶ 🎯 Accountability Summary
| Anti-Trans Actions | Status |
|---|---|
| Sponsored H.4619 (Healthcare Ban) | 🟢 IN COMMITTEE |
¶ Co-Sponsors
Primary: Brandon Guffey
Affiliations: Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) — designated hate group, Family Research Council (FRC) — designated hate group
Other South Carolina Co-Sponsors:
¶ Photo
Official Portrait:
- South Carolina House Website: Rep. Brandon Guffey
- Image source: https://www.scstatehouse.gov
¶ Overview
Brandon Guffey is a Republican Representative representing District 63 in South Carolina. He sponsored H.4619, the "South Carolina's Children Deserve Help Not Harm Act," which bans gender-affirming care for minors. He is also known for sponsoring Gavin's Law (H.3583) after his son's death from online sexual extortion.
¶ Contact Information
¶ Official Office
| Contact Method | Details |
|---|---|
| Phone (Capitol) | (803) 734-2200 |
| Email (Official) | brandon.guffey@schouse.gov |
| Address | 1100 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201 |
| Website | scstatehouse.gov |
¶ Social Media
| Platform | Handle/Link |
|---|---|
| Twitter/X | @BrandonGuffeySC |
| facebook.com/RepBrandonGuffey |
¶ Organization Connections
¶ Anti-Trans Organizations
| Organization | Connection |
|---|---|
| Alliance Defending Freedom | Sponsored legislation aligned with ADF's anti-trans legal strategy |
| Family Research Council (FRC) | Supported policies restricting trans rights |
¶ Key Anti-Trans Legislation Sponsored
¶ 2023-2024 Bills
| Bill | Summary | Status |
|---|---|---|
| H.4619 | "Help Not Harm" Act (healthcare ban for minors) | 🟢 IN COMMITTEE |
¶ H.4619 (2023-2024) — "Help Not Harm" Act
Sponsored by: Brandon Guffey
Status: 🟢 IN COMMITTEE
Provisions:
- 🔴 Bans gender transition procedures for minors under 18
- 🔴 Prohibits public funding for such procedures
- 🔴 Creates private right of action for violations
- 🔴 Prohibits health benefit plans from reimbursing transition procedures
¶ Human Cost
Trans youth in South Carolina face:
- Legislative targeting — Guffey's bill would ban gender-affirming care
- Psychological harm — Ongoing legislative attacks increase anxiety and depression
¶ Resources
- South Carolina House: https://www.scsenate.gov
- ACLU of South Carolina: https://www.aclusc.org
¶ Sources
¶ 🤝 Hold them accountable — South Carolina
Last updated: April 3, 2026