Bills & Legislation

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR STEVE HORTON UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT, TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE, AND TO WISH HIM MUCH HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN THE YEARS AHEAD.

Retirement of Chief Steve Horton from Mayo Fire Department

M. Brian LawsonRepublican

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE SOUTH CAROLINA'S 2025 DISTRICT TEACHERS OF THE YEAR UPON BEING SELECTED TO REPRESENT THEIR RESPECTIVE SCHOOL DISTRICTS, TO EXPRESS APPRECIATION FOR THEIR DEDICATED SERVICE TO CHILDREN, AND TO WISH THEM CONTINUED SUCCESS IN THE FUTURE.

District Teachers of the Year

Shannon S. EricksonRepublican

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO NAME THE INTERSECTION OF HARBORVIEW ROAD AND FORT SUMTER DRIVE ON JAMES ISLAND IN CHARLESTON COUNTY "THOMAS LEE READ MEMORIAL INTERSECTION" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS OR MARKERS AT THIS LOCATION CONTAINING THESE WORDS.

Thomas Lee Read Memorial Intersection

Thomas F. "Tom" Hartnett, Jr.Republican

AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-43-220, RELATING TO ASSESSMENT RATIOS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, PROPERTY RECEIVING THE FOUR PERCENT ASSESSMENT RATIO SHALL CONTINUE AT FOUR PERCENT WHEN THE OWNER DIES; AND BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-460 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS SHALL CONTINUE TO APPLY WHEN THE OWNER DIES.

Property tax

Lee HewittRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 38-53-70, RELATING TO ISSUANCE OF BENCH WARRANTS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE CLERK OF COURT TO ISSUE A BENCH WARRANT IF A DEFENDANT VIOLATES THE CONDITIONS OF RELEASE ON BOND.

Bench warrants for bond violations

Cody T. MitchellRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 50-23-37 SO AS TO REQUIRE OWNERS OF CERTAIN BOATS AND NONMOTORIZED FLOATING STRUCTURES ANCHORED IN THIS STATE TO MAINTAIN LIABILITY INSURANCE ON THEIR BOATS AND STRUCTURES, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

Marine Liability Insurance

Shannon S. EricksonRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 47-5-20, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO DEFINE "COMPENDIUM"; BY AMENDING SECTION 47-5-60, RELATING TO INOCULATION OF PETS, SO AS TO PERMIT A CERTIFIED VACCINE TECHNICIAN TO ADMINISTER RABIES INOCULATIONS WHEN SUPERVISED BY A VETERINARIAN LICENSED TO PRACTICE IN THIS STATE; BY AMENDING SECTION 47-5-90, RELATING TO REPORTS OF ANIMAL BITES TO THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DATE OF BIRTH OF THE PERSON BITTEN BY A PET OR OTHER ANIMAL; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-69-20, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO DEFINE "CERTIFIED VACCINE TECHNICIAN"; AND BY ADDING SECTION 40-69-310 SO AS TO PROVIDE WHO MAY ADMINISTER VACCINES TO ANIMALS.

Rabies Control Act

Micajah P. "Micah" Caskey IVRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 38-61-90 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THAT A DIRECT PRIMARY CARE AGREEMENT IS NOT A CONTRACT OF INSURANCE AND TO DEFINE TERMS.

Direct Primary Care Agreements

Sylleste H. DavisRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 63-19-20, RELATING TO TERMS DEFINED IN THE "JUVENILE JUSTICE CODE," SO AS TO CHANGE THE DEFINITION OF "CHILD" OR "JUVENILE," TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS FOR MINORS WHO COMMIT CERTAIN VIOLENT CRIMES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Juveniles

Wm. Weston J. NewtonRepublican

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME OLD DIBBLE ROAD IN AIKEN COUNTY FROM BANKS MILL ROAD TO WOODWARD DRIVE "DR.

The Dr. Charlie Timmermann Memorial Road

Bill TaylorRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO PROCLAIM WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2025, AS "SOUTH CAROLINA PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYORS DAY" THROUGHOUT THE STATE AND TO RECOGNIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY THIS GROUP OF PROFESSIONALS TO THE PALMETTO STATE.

SC Professional Land Surveyors Day

Thomas F. "Tom" Hartnett, Jr.Republican

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE FORTY SOUTH CAROLINA TECHNICAL COLLEGE STUDENTS NAMED TO SOUTH CAROLINA'S 2025 ALL-STATE ACADEMIC TEAM IN THE ALL-USA ACADEMIC TEAM COMPETITION FOR TECHNICAL COLLEGES, COMMUNITY COLLEGES, AND JUNIOR COLLEGES, SPONSORED BY THE PHI THETA KAPPA HONOR SOCIETY, IN RECOGNITION OF THE STUDENTS' SCHOLARLY ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND SERVICE TO THEIR COMMUNITIES.

50 Technical College All-American students

Shannon S. EricksonRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF GEDNEY MAIN HOWE III OF CHARLESTON AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS LARGE AND LOVING FAMILY AND HIS MANY FRIENDS.

Howe Family Condolences

Thomas F. "Tom" Hartnett, Jr.Republican

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME A ONE-MILE PORTION OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 378 FROM THE TRAFFIC CIRCLE IN SALUDA COUNTY WEST TOWARDS THE TOWN OF SALUDA "FIREMAN LANDON 'CALE' BODIE MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS LOCATION CONTAINING THESE WORDS.

Fireman Landon "Cale" Bodie Memorial Highway

Cally R. "Cal" Forrest, Jr.Republican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR THE REVEREND DR.

Rev. Dr. Marcell Bush, 19th pastoral anniversary

Rosalyn D. Henderson-Myers, Ph.D.Democrat

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE M.

M.D. Floyd, 100th birthday

M. Brian LawsonRepublican

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND DR.

Dr. Jimmy Flowers

Rosalyn D. Henderson-Myers, Ph.D.Democrat

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE BRIDGE ON SOUTH HARPER EXTENSION THAT CROSSES OVER THE SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 127 BYPASS IN LAURENS COUNTY "REVEREND DR.

Rev. Dr. Jefferson N. McDowell Memorial Bridge

Luke S. RankinRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 53-3-320 SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE FOURTEENTH DAY OF OCTOBER EACH YEAR AS "CHARLIE KIRK DAY.

Charlie Kirk Day

John R. McCravy IIIRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING ARTICLE 3 OF CHAPTER 63, TITLE 40 TO CONFORM THE "SOCIAL WORK INTERSTATE COMPACT ACT" TO THE SOCIAL WORK LICENSURE COMPACT MODEL LEGISLATION.

Social Work Interstate Compact

Gilda Cobb-HunterDemocrat

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 33-44-409, RELATING TO GENERAL STANDARDS OF MEMBERS' AND MANAGERS' CONDUCT, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION FOR A MEMBER'S DUTY OF LOYALTY TO A MEMBER-MANAGED COMPANY AND ITS MEMBERS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

Duty of Loyalty

William G. "Bill" HerbkersmanRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING CHAPTER 7 TO TITLE 55 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISPOSAL OF ABANDONED OR DERELICT AIRCRAFT BY AIRPORT MANAGERS.

Disposal of abandoned and derelict aircraft

Joseph M. "Joe" BustosRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 56-3-1910, RELATING TO LICENSE PLATES FOR HANDICAPPED PERSONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES MAY ISSUE HANDICAPPED LICENSE PLATES TO AUTISTIC PERSONS.

Handicapped license plates

Kathy LandingRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "SAVE OUR PROPERTY ACT"; AND BY ADDING SECTION 12-45-440 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE AN ASSESSOR TO DEFER PROPERTY TAXES UNTIL THE NEXT YEAR ON CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL OR AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY IF AN APPLICANT'S INCOME IS LESS THAN A CERTAIN PERCENTAGE OF THE COUNTY MEDIAN INCOME.

Save Our Property Act

Josiah MagnusonRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 4-9-197 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A COUNTY TO REQUIRE THAT THE OWNER OF ANY LOT OR PROPERTY IN THE COUNTY SHALL KEEP THE PROPERTY CLEAN AND FREE OF RUBBISH, DEBRIS, AND OTHER UNHEALTHY AND UNSIGHTLY MATERIAL OR CONDITIONS WHICH CONSTITUTE A PUBLIC NUISANCE.

Upkeep of property

Melissa Lackey OremusRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 33-31-1709 SO AS TO ESTABLISH NEUTRAL PRINCIPLES OF LAW GOVERNING THE OWNERSHIP, TRANSFER, AND RELEASE OF TRUST INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY OF LOCAL CHURCHES DISAFFILIATING WITH STATE OR NATIONAL RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS WHICH ASSERTS A TRUST INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

Religous corporations

Richard L. "Richie" YowRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY REPEALING SECTION 56-7-35 RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF UNIFORM TRAFFIC TICKETS FOR SPEEDING OR DISREGARDING TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, INCIDENTS TO AND CONTEMPORANEOUS WITH TRAFFIC STOPS, THE USE OF PHOTOGRAPHIC EVIDENCE, AND EXCEPTIONS FOR TOLL COLLECTION VIOLATIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 56-5-710, RELATING TO POWERS OF LOCAL AUTHORITIES, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT PROHIBITS A LOCAL AUTHORITY FROM ISSUING A UNIFORM TRAFFIC TICKET BASED UPON PHOTOGRAPHIC EVIDENCE; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 56-5-70, RELATING TO CERTAIN VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS SUSPENDED DURING STATES OF EMERGENCIES, AND DECLARATIONS OF EMERGENCY TRIGGERING FEDERAL RELIEF, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION THAT ALLOWS THE ISSUANCE OF TRAFFIC CITATIONS BASED UPON PHOTOGRAPHIC EVIDENCE.

Traffic safety

Chandra E. DillardDemocrat

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-520 SO AS TO PROVIDE IT IS UNLAWFUL TO DRIVE A MOTOR VEHICLE WITH A DRIVER'S LICENSE NOT RECOGNIZED IN THIS STATE AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY.

Driver's licenses

Dennis C. MossRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING CHAPTER 14 TO TITLE 17 SO AS TO ESTABLISH GUIDELINES FOR EYEWITNESS IDENTIFICATIONS AT PHOTOGRAPHIC AND LIVE LINEUPS, AND SHOW-UPS.

Eyewitness identification

Fawn M. PedalinoRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 10 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 23 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ELECTRONIC RECORDING OF LAW ENFORCEMENT INTERVIEWS AND INTERROGATIONS.

Electronic recordings of interviews and interrogations

Fawn M. PedalinoRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-1093 SO AS TO CREATE DOXING AS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES.

Anti-Doxxing Act

Thomas E. "Tommy" PopeRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 24-13-40, RELATING TO COMPUTATION OF TIME SERVED BY PRISONERS, SO AS TO REVISE THE PROVISION THAT ALLOWS PRISONERS TO RECEIVE CREDIT FOR TIME SERVED FOR AN OFFENSE WHILE AWAITING TRIAL AND SENTENCING FOR ANOTHER OFFENSE.

Computation of time served by prisoners

J. Todd RutherfordDemocrat

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 23-35-10 SO AS TO REGULATE THE MANUFACTURE, SALE, TRANSPORT, USE AND DISPLAY OF PYROTECHNICS; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 23-35-45, RELATING TO USE OF PYROTECHNIC MATERIALS INDOORS, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RESTRICTION ON THEIR USE.

Pyrotechnics

Paul B. WickensimerRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "GRADUATE NURSING SCHOLARSHIP AND FORGIVABLE LOAN PROGRAM ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 8 TO CHAPTER 111, TITLE 59 SO AS TO ADDRESS PRIMARY CARE SHORTAGES IN UNDERSERVED AREAS BY INCREASING ACCESS TO GRADUATE-LEVEL NURSING EDUCATION THROUGH FORGIVABLE LOANS, TO PROVIDE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR IMPLEMENTATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE PROGRAM BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.

Nursing Scholarships and Loans

Wendell G. GilliardDemocrat

A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT SALARY SUPPLEMENTS, EXPENSE ALLOWANCES, OR OTHER PAYMENTS FOR OFFICE OPERATIONS OR OFFICIAL DUTIES PROVIDED TO JUSTICES OR JUDGES OF THE SUPREME COURT, COURT OF APPEALS, OR FAMILY COURT AS COMPENSATION IN ADDITION TO THEIR SALARIES MAY NOT EXCEED THE IN-DISTRICT COMPENSATION PROVIDED TO MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY; TO PROVIDE THAT THE SALARIES OF SUCH JUSTICES AND JUDGES MUST BE EQUAL TO THE SALARIES OF MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR JUDGES ELECTED AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS JOINT RESOLUTION AND FOR SITTING JUDGES AFTER THE COMPLETION OF THEIR CURRENT TERMS AND UPON REELECTION TO ANY SUBSEQUENT TERM OF OFFICE; AND TO PROVIDE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOINT RESOLUTION APPLY BEGINNING WITH THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR AND EXPIRE ON JULY 1, 2036.

Judicial compensation

Wendell G. GilliardDemocrat

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 38-55-171 SO AS TO CREATE THE FELONY CRIMINAL OFFENSES OF STAGING A MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION AND AGGRAVATED STAGING A MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES; BY AMENDING SECTION 38-55-520, RELATING TO THE PURPOSE OF THE OMNIBUS INSURANCE FRAUD AND REPORTING IMMUNITY ACT, SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE DIVISION PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED TO PROSECUTE AND INVESTIGATE FRAUD IN THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AS BEING IN THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE; BY AMENDING SECTION 38-55-530, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE OMNIBUS INSURANCE FRAUD AND REPORTING IMMUNITY ACT, SO AS TO REVISE DEFINITIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 38-55-540, RELATING TO CRIMINAL PENALTIES IN THE OMNIBUS INSURANCE FRAUD AND REPORTING IMMUNITY ACT, SO AS TO INCLUDE ATTEMPTS TO RECEIVE CERTAIN ECONOMIC ADVANTAGES OR BENEFITS; BY AMENDING SECTION 38-55-550, RELATING TO CIVIL PENALTIES IN THE OMNIBUS INSURANCE FRAUD AND REPORTING IMMUNITY ACT, SO AS TO ADD A STATUTE FOR WHICH VIOLATIONS WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE CIVIL PENALTIES, AND TO MAKE VARIOUS TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING CHANGES; BY AMENDING SECTION 38-55-560, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE INSURANCE FRAUD DIVISION AND PROVIDE THE POWERS, DUTIES, AND FUNCTIONS OF THE DIVISION AND RELATED STATE AGENCIES, SO AS TO TRANSFER THE DIVISION FROM THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, AND TO REVISE THE POWERS, DUTIES, AND FUNCTIONS OF THE DIVISION AND RELATED AGENCIES; BY AMENDING SECTION 38-55-570, RELATING TO NOTIFICATION TO THE DIVISION OF CERTAIN FRAUDULENT CONDUCT, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES TO REFLECT THE TRANSFER OF THE INSURANCE FRAUD DIVISION OF THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, AND TO REMOVE AN EXCEPTION TO A DISCOVERY PROVISION, AMONG OTHER THINGS; BY AMENDING SECTION 38-55-590, RELATING TO THE ANNUAL REPORT BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE INSURANCE FRAUD DIVISION IN THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES TO REFLECT THE TRANSFER OF THE INSURANCE FRAUD DIVISION OF THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE; BY AMENDING SECTION 17-25-45, RELATING TO LIFE SENTENCES FOR PERSONS CONVICTED OF CERTAIN CRIMES, SO AS TO ADD AND REVISE CERTAIN INSURANCE-RELATED CRIMES; BY AMENDING SECTION 42-9-440, RELATING TO SUSPECTED FALSE STATEMENTS OR MISREPRESENTATIONS TO BE REPORTED TO THE INSURANCE FRAUD DIVISION, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES TO REFLECT THE TRANSFER OF THE INSURANCE FRAUD DIVISION OF THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 14-7-1630, RELATING TO SUBJECT MATTERS OF THE STATE GRAND JURY, SO AS TO INCLUDE CERTAIN CRIMES INVOLVING INSURANCE FRAUD.

Omnibus Insurance Fraud and Reporting Immunity Act revisions

Jeffrey E. "Jeff" JohnsonRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SCHOOL SAFETY AND HAZARD BUFFERS ACT"; BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 TO CHAPTER 23, TITLE 59, SO AS TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM SCHOOL SAFETY SETBACKS FROM INDUSTRIAL, MANUFACTURING, AND HAZARDOUS MATERIAL FACILITIES, TO DEFINE TERMS, TO PROHIBIT THE CONSTRUCTION OR OPERATION OF FACILITIES HANDLING DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES WITHIN CERTAIN DISTANCES OF ANY PUBLIC SCHOOL, TO REQUIRE PUBLIC NOTICE AND TRANSPARENCY, TO PROVIDE FOR ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES, AND TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS.

School Safety and Hazard Buffer Act

David MartinRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 38-25-520, RELATING TO SERVICE OF PROCESS ON UNAUTHORIZED INSURERS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE ELECTRONIC DELIVERIES AND ELECTRONIC FORWARDING; BY AMENDING SECTION 15-9-270, RELATING TO SERVICE OF PROCESS ON INSURANCE COMPANIES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE ELECTRONIC DELIVERIES AND ELECTRONIC FORWARDING; BY AMENDING SECTION 15-9-280, RELATING TO SERVICE OF PROCESS ON UNAUTHORIZED INSURERS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE ELECTRONIC DELIVERIES AND ELECTRONIC FORWARDING, AND TO PROVIDE COMPLIANCE DEMONSTRATION MEASURES; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 15-9-285, RELATING TO SERVICE OF PROCESS ON UNAUTHORIZED INSURERS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE ELECTRONIC DELIVERIES AND ELECTRONIC FORWARDING, AND TO CORRECT ARCANE REFERENCES.

Process Service on Insurance Companies and Unauthorized Insurers

John R. McCravy IIIRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 30-5-14 SO AS TO PROVIDE A CLERK OF COURT OR REGISTER OF DEEDS SHALL NOT RECORD ANY DEED CONVEYING TITLE OR ANY OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY TO THE CHINESE COMMUNIST PARTY OR THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA, OR ANY CITIZEN THEREOF, TO PROVIDE ANY DEED RECORDED IN CONTRAVENTION OF THIS SUBSECTION IS INVALID, AND TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS.

Clerks of Court

John R. McCravy IIIRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 38-71-2240, RELATING TO THE PLACEMENT OF DRUGS ON MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE COST LISTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGERS SHALL PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED ACCESS TO THEIR MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE COST LISTS TO PATIENTS, CONSUMERS, NETWORK PHARMACY PROVIDERS, AND EACH PHARMACY SUBJECT TO THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE COST LIST.

Pharmacy Benefits Managers - Maximum Allowable Cost Lists

Heath SessionsRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 40-43-60, RELATING TO MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING PHARMACIES AND THE PRACTICE OF PHARMACY, SO AS TO PROVIDE PHARMACIES PERMITTED IN THIS STATE SHALL COOPERATE WITH FEDERAL AND STATE ACQUISITION COST SURVEYS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-2270 SO AS TO PROVIDE GUIDELINES FOR PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGERS WHEN REIMBURSING PHARMACIES AND PHARMACISTS FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUGS AND PHARMACY SERVICES.

Drug acquisition cost surveys and reimbursement guidelines

Heath SessionsRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 38-2-10, RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF STATE AND FEDERAL INSURANCE LAWS IN THIS STATE, SO AS TO INCREASE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS BY INSURERS, PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGERS, AND HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 38-71-2210, RELATING TO LICENSE REQUIREMENTS FOR PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGERS, SO AS TO INCREASE LICENSE APPLICATION AND RENEWAL FEES.

Insurance penalties and fees

Heath SessionsRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 38-71-2250, RELATING TO EXAMINATIONS OF PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGERS BOOKS AND RECORDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE EXAMINATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTER 13, TITLE 38; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 38-71-2340, RELATING TO EXAMINATIONS OF PHARMACY SERVICES ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION BOOKS AND RECORDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE EXAMINATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTER 13, TITLE 38.

Pharmacy Benefits Managers and Pharmacy Services Administrative Organizations

Heath SessionsRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 38-71-2200, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS CONCERNING PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGERS, SO AS TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 38-71-2230, RELATING TO PROHIBITED ACTIONS OF PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGERS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT PATIENT STEERING AND CERTAIN OTHER TRADE PRACTICES.

Pharmacy Benefits Managers - Trade Practices

Heath SessionsRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-2247 SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR DRUG COVERAGE MODIFICATIONS BY PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGERS.

Pharmacy Benefits Manager drug modifications

Heath SessionsRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 38-71-2340, RELATING TO COMPLIANCE EXAMINATIONS OF PHARMACY SERVICES ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATIONS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, SO AS TO SUBJECT THE EXAMINATIONS TO THE GENERAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTER 13, TITLE 38; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 38-71-2250, RELATING TO COMPLIANCE EXAMINATIONS OF PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGERS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, SO AS TO SUBJECT THE EXAMINATIONS TO THE GENERAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS OF CHAPTER 13, TITLE 38.

Pharmacy Benefit Managers and Pharmacy Services Administrative Organizations

Marvin "Mark" SmithRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 41-8-20, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION OF NEW EMPLOYEES BY PRIVATE EMPLOYERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE APPROVAL AND USE OF ADDITIONAL WORK AUTHORIZATION PROGRAM OPTIONS.

New Employee Verification Requirements

Paul B. WickensimerRepublican