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South CarolinaS 0697126th General Assembly (2025-2026)Senate
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS TO TRANSFER THE SOUTH CAROLINA 211 NETWORK TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS; TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING PART 7 TO CHAPTER 6, TITLE 37, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA 211 NETWORK WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, TO SET FORTH THE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES OF THE 211 LEAD ENTITY, AND TO SET FORTH SELECTION CRITERIA FOR APPROVED 211 SERVICE PROVIDERS; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 1-11-770, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA 211 NETWORK, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES.
Sponsored By: Michael W. Gambrell (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Consumer Affairs now runs statewide 2-1-1
Beginning July 1, 2026, the Department of Consumer Affairs runs South Carolina’s 2-1-1 help line. The department is authorized, subject to funding, to build a single statewide system. It links local referral systems, sets shared data standards, and promotes 2-1-1 for health, human services, and disasters. Each year, the department reports use by county and inquiry type to state leaders. The department can ask the state PSC and the FCC to resolve 2-1-1 number disputes.
Nonprofit lead sets 2-1-1 standards
Starting July 1, 2026, the department must contract with a South Carolina 501(c)(3) nonprofit to lead 2-1-1. The lead runs, coordinates, and evaluates the statewide system and keeps it accessible, including ADA and TTY needs. It maintains a statewide resource database that meets national 2-1-1 standards and links with local providers. The lead sends an initial report by December 31, 2026. After that, it files a yearly report by March 1 with volumes, caller details, reasons, referrals and outcomes, gaps, and trends.
Approved providers only, faster 2-1-1 contracts
Only providers approved by the lead nonprofit may run 2-1-1 phone services in South Carolina. Approval requires meeting national 2-1-1 standards and accreditation, protecting data, following HIPAA and other laws, showing financial strength, and having community ties. The lead can remove providers that fail to perform. Starting July 1, 2026, contracts to implement 2-1-1 are exempt from the state procurement code, which can speed hiring and purchasing.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Michael W. Gambrell
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 5/5/2026
(211 Network)Passage of Bill
Yes: 108 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/18/2026
(211 Network)2nd Reading
Yes: 44 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Act No. 126
5/26/2026legislatureEffective date 07/01/26
5/26/2026legislatureSigned By Governor
5/15/2026GovernorRatified R 147
5/14/2026legislatureRead third time and enrolled
5/6/2026HouseRoll call Yeas-108 Nays-0
5/5/2026HouseRead second time
5/5/2026HouseDebate adjourned until Tues., 5-5-26
4/30/2026HouseDebate adjourned
4/29/2026HouseDebate adjourned
4/28/2026HouseCommittee report: Favorable Labor, Commerce and Industry
4/22/2026HouseReferred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
2/24/2026HouseIntroduced and read first time
2/24/2026HouseRead third time and sent to House
2/19/2026SenateRoll call Ayes-44 Nays-0
2/18/2026SenateRead second time
2/18/2026SenateCommittee Amendment Adopted
2/18/2026SenateCommittee report: Favorable with amendment Banking and Insurance
2/12/2026SenateReferred to Committee on Banking and Insurance
1/13/2026SenateIntroduced and read first time
1/13/2026SenateReferred to Committee on Banking and Insurance
12/10/2025SenatePrefiled
12/10/2025Senate
Bill Text
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