Brian Lawson is an American businessman and politician who represents the 30th District in the South Carolina House of Representatives. A Republican, he assumed office on December 6, 2022, succeeding Steve Moss.1
Early Life and Career:
- Born on April 5, 1973, in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
- Graduated from Dorman High School.
- Worked as a career firefighter, rising to the rank of captain.
- Also served as a reserve police officer and paramedic.
- Established his own private ambulance company.
- Graduated from Columbia Southern University in 2022 with an Associate Degree.
Political Career:
- Ran unopposed in the 2022 general election.
- Co-sponsored the South Carolina Prenatal Equal Protection Act of 2023, which initially proposed making women who had abortions eligible for the death penalty; however, he later withdrew his sponsorship.
Brian Lawson’s journey from firefighting to politics reflects his commitment to public service and his constituents in South Carolina.
