Bills & Legislation

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-63-33, RELATING TO RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS COMPLIANCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FLEXIBILITY IN ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR MILITARY FAMILIES.

Residency Requirements

Leon D. "Doug" GilliamRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-46-60 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SOUTH CAROLINA PURPLE STAR SCHOOL PROGRAM, TO PROVIDE FOR AN APPLICATION PROCESS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISPLAY OF THE PURPLE STAR SCHOOL DESIGNATION.

Purple Star School Program

Leon D. "Doug" GilliamRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTIONS 9-1-1790 AND 9-11-90, RELATING TO THE AMOUNT WHICH MAY BE EARNED UPON RETURN TO COVERED EMPLOYMENT UNDER THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM, RESPECTIVELY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A RETIRED MEMBER DOES NOT HAVE TO PAY CERTAIN EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SYSTEM.

State Employee Retirement

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

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3830 SO AS TO ALLOW AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR A TIMBER CASUALTY LOSS IN A FEDERALLY DECLARED DISASTER AREA RESULTING FROM HURRICANE HELENE; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 12-6-1140, RELATING TO DEDUCTIONS FROM INDIVIDUAL TAXABLE INCOME SO AS TO ALLOW A DEDUCTION FOR PAYMENTS RECEIVED FROM CERTAIN DISASTER RELIEF AGENCIES RESULTING FROM HURRICANE HELENE.

Timber

William M. "Bill" HixonRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-37-220, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXEMPTION FOR THE PRIMARY RESIDENCE OF CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE OVER SIXTY-FIVE OR ARE FULLY DISABLED VETERANS AND WHOSE PRIMARY RESIDENCE IS NOT ENCUMBERED WITH A MORTGAGE LIEN.

Property Tax Exemption

Harriet A. HolmanRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-37-220, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN INCREASES IN PROPERTY TAX ARE EXEMPT FOR INDIVIDUALS SIXTY-FIVE AND OLDER.

Property Tax Exemption

Harriet A. HolmanRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-37-220, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS OVER THE AGE OF SIXTY-FIVE.

Property Tax Exemption

Harriet A. HolmanRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-37-220, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXEMPTION FOR ONE PERSONAL MOTOR VEHICLE OWNED OR LEASED BY AN INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS REACHED THE AGE OF SIXTY-FIVE.

Property Tax Exemption

Harriet A. HolmanRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-37-250, RELATING TO THE HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION ALLOWED FOR PERSONS WHO ARE OVER THE AGE OF SIXTY-FIVE YEARS, DISABLED, OR LEGALLY BLIND, SO AS TO INCREASE THE EXEMPTION AMOUNT FROM THE FIRST FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS TO THE FIRST ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS OF THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE HOMESTEAD; AND BY REPEALING SECTION 12-37-245 RELATING TO AN OBSOLETE REFERENCE TO THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION.

Homestead Exemption

Harriet A. HolmanRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-37-220, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT A CERTAIN PERCENT OF THE FAIR MARKET OF AN OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY IF THE OWNER IS A VETERAN WITH A SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITY.

Property tax exemption

Harriet A. HolmanRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 6-11-347 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT SHALL ADJUST ITS MILLAGE RATE TO REFLECT THE REMOVAL OF SERVICE RESPONSIBILITIES FOLLOWING THE CONSOLIDATION OF SUCH SERVICES.

Special Purpose Districts

Wendell K. JonesDemocrat

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SMALL BUSINESS LIVABLE WAGE TAX CREDIT ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3830 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR CERTAIN QUALIFIED EMPLOYERS WHO PAY NONEXEMPT EMPLOYEES AT OR ABOVE THE LIVABLE WAGE.

Small Business Livable Wage Tax Credit Act

Wendell K. JonesDemocrat

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "MERIT AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY IN HIGHER EDUCATION ACT OF 2026"; AND BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-680 SO AS TO ENSURE THAT IN THE ABSENCE OF DEI STRUCTURES AND RACE-CONSCIOUS CONSIDERATIONS, ADMISSIONS, HIRING, PROMOTION, AND RETENTION DECISIONS IN SOUTH CAROLINA'S PUBLIC HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM ARE TRULY MERIT-BASED, TRANSPARENT, AND AUDITABLE.

Merit and Equal Opportunity in Higher Education Act of 2026

Wendell K. JonesDemocrat

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "VETERAN SUICIDE AND MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS RESPONSE ACT"; AND BY ADDING SECTION 25-15-50 SO AS TO CREATE GUARANTEED IMMEDIATE MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS ACCESS FOR VETERANS, ESTABLISH MOBILE VETERAN CRISIS RESPONSE TEAMS, REQUIRE SAME-DAY SUICIDE INTERVENTION CARE STATEWIDE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR FUNDING AND ACCOUNTABILITY.

Veteran Suicide & Mental Health Crisis Response Act

Wendell K. JonesDemocrat

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "VETERAN HOUSING STABILITY AND SECURITY ACT"; AND BY ADDING SECTION 25-15-50 SO AS TO ESTABLISH VETERAN HOUSING PRIORITY ZONES, CREATE A VETERAN LANDLORD RISK MITIGATION FUND, AND STREAMLINE ZONING AND PERMITTING FOR VETERAN-SUPPORTIVE HOUSING.

Veteran Housing Stability & Security Act

Wendell K. JonesDemocrat

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-43-220, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX CLASSIFICATIONS AND ASSESSMENT RATIOS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT LEGAL RESIDENCES INCLUDE CERTAIN DWELLINGS LOCATED ON THE SAME PROPERTY AND INCLUDING THOSE OCCUPIED BY IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS OF THE OWNER OF THE INTEREST.

Property Tax Classification

John Gregory "Jay" KilmartinRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 9-11-90, RELATING TO THE POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM EARNINGS LIMITATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE EARNINGS LIMITATION DOES NOT APPLY TO SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS.

Police Officers Retirement System

Melissa Lackey OremusRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "CHARGEBACK FAIRNESS AND TRANSPARENCY ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 37-1-320 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS MAY NOT CHARGE FEES DURING A CHARGEBACK DISPUTE.

Chargeback Fairness and Transparency Act

Melissa Lackey OremusRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 11-1-130 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN ENTITY THAT HIRES OR EMPLOYS CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS WITH CERTAIN VISAS MAY NOT RECEIVE ANY STATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES.

Economic Development Incentives

Jordan S. PaceRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "GUARANTEE BANKING ACT"; AND BY ADDING CHAPTER 47 TO TITLE 34 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR FAIRNESS AND TRANSPARENCY IN BANKING.

Guarantee Banking Act

Thomas E. "Tommy" PopeRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 34-31-30 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ROUNDING UP OR DOWN IF A MERCHANT CANNOT MAKE EXACT CHANGE.

Change

Bill TaylorRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-36-2120, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM SALES TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE A SALES TAX EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN SALES FROM A SMALL BUSINESS.

Small Business Sales Tax Exemption

Joseph S. "Joe" WhiteRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 9-11-312, RELATING TO RETIREMENT ALLOWANCE ADJUSTMENTS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE ALLOWED ADJUSTMENT AMOUNT.

Retirement Allowance Adjustment

Chris WootenRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-36-2110, RELATING TO THE MAXIMUM TAX ON THE SALE OF CERTAIN ITEMS, SO AS TO INCLUDE MUSICAL EQUIPMENT PURCHASED BY CERTAIN RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS.

Maximum Sales Tax

Richard L. "Richie" YowRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "EQUAL PARENTING ACT"; BY AMENDING SECTIONS 63-3-810, 63-3-820, 63-3-830, 63-3-850, AND 63-3-870, ALL RELATING TO GUARDIANS AD LITEM APPOINTED IN PRIVATE FAMILY COURT ACTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN PROTECTIONS AGAINST GUARDIAN AD LITEM BIAS OR OTHER MISCONDUCT, TO CLARIFY THAT EQUAL PARENTING TIME FOR BOTH PARENTS IS PRESUMED TO BE IN A CHILD'S BEST INTEREST, AND TO ADDRESS THE APPORTIONMENT OF FEES AND COSTS; BY AMENDING SECTIONS 63-15-210, 63-15-220, 63-15-230, AND 63-15-240, ALL RELATING TO CHILD CUSTODY HEARINGS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EQUAL PARENTING TIME IS PRESUMED TO BE IN A CHILD'S BEST INTEREST IN CHILD CUSTODY ACTIONS, THAT PARENTAL INTERFERENCE WITH THE PARENTING TIME OF THE OTHER PARENT IS GROUNDS FOR MODIFICATION OF A CHILD CUSTODY ORDER; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Equal Parenting Act

Gil GatchRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 63-7-2335 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND CHILD-PLACING AGENCIES FROM REQUIRING FOSTER PARENTS TO DISCLOSE INFORMATION RELATED TO FIREARMS THAT ARE PRESENT IN THE HOME; TO CREATE CIVIL PENALTIES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Foster Care

Leon D. "Doug" GilliamRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA CLEAN AIR ACT" BY AMENDING SECTION 48-1-110, RELATING IN PART TO UNLAWFUL DISCHARGES OF AIR CONTAMINANTS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE INTENTIONAL EMISSION OF ANY AIR CONTAMINANT WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO AFFECT TEMPERATURE, WEATHER, OR SUNLIGHT INTENSITY; TO ESTABLISH CRIMINAL PENALTIES; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES TO TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS, TO AUTHORIZE PRIVATE CITIZENS TO FILE LEGAL PROCEEDINGS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

South Carolina Clean Air Act

Thomas Lee GilreathRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 44-1-320 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH TO CREATE A DIVISION OF MEN'S HEALTH TO RAISE AWARENESS OF HEALTH ISSUES SPECIFIC TO MEN, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Men's Health

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

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 44-1-325 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH TO CREATE A DIVISION OF WOMEN'S HEALTH TO RAISE AWARENESS OF HEALTH ISSUES SPECIFIC TO WOMEN, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Women's Health

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

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 44-34-50, RELATING TO TATTOO ARTISTS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT.

Tattooing

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

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 44-55-55 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS TO REQUIRE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM DISINFECTANT LEVEL OF FREE OR TOTAL CHLORINE, WITH EXCEPTIONS; TO REQUIRE CERTAIN REPORTING; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Public Water System

Jermaine L. Johnson, Sr.Democrat

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 17-5-545 SO AS TO REQUIRE CORONERS AND MEDICAL EXAMINERS TO REPORT CERTAIN SUDDEN, UNEXPECTED DEATHS OF INFANTS AND YOUNG INDIVIDUALS TO A NATIONAL REGISTRY COORDINATED BY THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION AND THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH; TO ESTABLISH PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO REPORT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Autopsies

John Gregory "Jay" KilmartinRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SOCIAL MEDIA PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT AND YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH ACT" BY ADDING CHAPTER 16 TO TITLE 44 SO AS TO REQUIRE SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS OPERATING IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO DISPLAY OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS REGARDING THE DANGERS OF SOCIAL MEDIA USE BY CHILDREN AND TEENS; TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN REPORTING REQUIREMENTS; TO CREATE PENALTIES FOR NONCOMPLIANCE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Youth Mental Health Act

David MartinRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "CASH BERRY CHILDCARE SAFETY AND QUALITY RATING ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 63-13-220 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A CHILDCARE FACILITY SAFETY AND QUALITY GRADING SYSTEM AND TO PROMULGATE APPLICABLE REGULATIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE SYSTEM; TO REQUIRE LICENSED CHILDCARE FACILITIES TO POST THEIR GRADE ON A PLACARD IN A PROMINENT LOCATION AND TO PROHIBIT TAMPERING WITH THE PLACARD; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO ESTABLISH A SEARCHABLE ONLINE DATABASE WITH CHILDCARE FACILITY GRADES AND INSPECTION HISTORY; TO ALLOW CHILDCARE FACILITIES TO REQUEST REINSPECTIONS IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO ESTABLISH PENALTIES FOR CHILDCARE FACILITIES THAT FAIL TO DISPLAY THEIR ASSIGNED GRADE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Childcare Facilities

David MartinRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 63-7-710, RELATING TO PROBABLE CAUSE HEARINGS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO BEGIN FACILITATING VISITATION BETWEEN THE PARENT AND THE CHILD FOLLOWING THE PROBABLE CAUSE HEARING IF THE CHILD IS PLACED OUTSIDE OF THE HOME AT THE PROBABLE CAUSE HEARING, WITH EXCEPTIONS; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 63-7-1680, RELATING TO PLACEMENT PLANS, SO AS TO ADDRESS THE APPROPRIATENESS OF SUPERVISED OR MONITORED VISITATION AFTER A CERTAIN TIME.

Child Welfare

Cody T. MitchellRepublican

A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE A STUDY COMMITTEE TO EXAMINE THE STATE OF PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS AND SYSTEMS THAT SERVE AT-RISK SOUTH CAROLINIANS, TO DETERMINE NEEDED REFORMS TO ENSURE THAT THESE ENTITIES SAFEGUARD AND PROTECT THE HUMAN RIGHTS OF INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR CARE OR CUSTODY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; TO PROVIDE FOR THE STUDY COMMITTEE'S MEMBERSHIP; AND TO REQUIRE THE STUDY COMMITTEE TO PREPARE AND SUBMIT A REPORT AFTER WHICH THE STUDY COMMITTEE IS DISSOLVED.

South Carolina Human Rights Study Committee

JA MooreDemocrat

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 44-53-190, RELATING TO SCHEDULE I CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, SO AS TO ADD KRATOM TO THE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES LISTED IN SCHEDULE I; AND BY REPEALING ARTICLE 20 OF CHAPTER 53, TITLE 44 RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA KRATOM CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT.

Kratom

Melissa Lackey OremusRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 8 TO CHAPTER 41, TITLE 44 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE MANUFACTURE, DISTRIBUTION, POSSESSION, MAILING, TRANSPORTING, DELIVERY, AND PRESCRIBING OF ABORTION-INDUCING DRUGS IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, WITH EXCEPTIONS; TO ADDRESS RECOVERABLE DAMAGES; TO ESTABLISH PENALTIES; TO AUTHORIZE QUI TAM ACTIONS; TO ADDRESS CERTAIN OUT-OF-STATE LEGAL ACTIONS BY CLARIFYING THAT SOUTH CAROLINA LAW APPLIES TO ANY OUT-OF-STATE LEGAL ACTIONS OR CONDUCT THAT IS THE BASIS FOR THESE LEGAL ACTIONS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; AND BY ADDING ARTICLE 10 TO CHAPTER 41, TITLE 44 SO AS TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN ABORTION ASSISTANCE ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF ABORTION COSTS AND PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO AN ABORTION FUND, WITH EXCEPTIONS; TO ESTABLISH PENALTIES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Abortion

Melissa Lackey OremusRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 17 TO CHAPTER 43, TITLE 44 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OR PURCHASE OF HUMAN EMBRYOS CREATED BY IN VITRO FERTILIZATION; AND TO ESTABLISH PENALTIES.

Human Embryos

Melissa Lackey OremusRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "REPRODUCTIVE EMPOWERMENT AND SUPPORT THROUGH OPTIMAL RESTORATION (RESTORE) ACT" BY ADDING CHAPTER 141 TO TITLE 44 SO AS TO EXPAND AND PROMOTE RESEARCH AND DATA COLLECTION ON REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CONDITIONS THAT ARE LEADING CAUSES OF INFERTILITY, TO PROVIDE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS REGARDING THE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CONDITIONS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Reproductive Health

Melissa Lackey OremusRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 20-4-20, RELATING TO DOMESTIC ABUSE PROTECTION DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO ADD A DEFINITION FOR "VICTIM ADVOCATE"; BY AMENDING SECTION 20-4-40, RELATING TO PETITIONS FOR AN ORDER OF PROTECTION, SO AS TO ALLOW A VICTIM ADVOCATE TO FILE A PETITION FOR AN ORDER OF PROTECTION OR A MOTION FOR FURTHER RELIEF ON BEHALF OF A HOUSEHOLD MEMBER; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 20-4-50, RELATING TO HEARINGS ON A PETITION FOR AN ORDER OF PROTECTION, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES.

Orders of Protection

Thomas E. "Tommy" PopeRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 44-53-190, RELATING TO SCHEDULE I CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, SO AS TO ADD KRATOM TO THE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES LISTED IN SCHEDULE I; AND BY REPEALING ARTICLE 20 OF CHAPTER 53, TITLE 44 RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA KRATOM CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT.

Kratom

Thomas E. "Tommy" PopeRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 44-23-470 SO AS TO CREATE ADDITIONAL JUDICIAL PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN DEFENDANTS WHOSE FITNESS TO STAND TRIAL IS IN ISSUE; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 44-23-430, RELATING TO FITNESS TO STAND TRIAL HEARINGS, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES.

Fitness to Stand Trial

Thomas E. "Tommy" PopeRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA SNAP NUTRITION INTEGRITY ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 11 TO CHAPTER 5, TITLE 43 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO APPLY FOR A FEDERAL WAIVER TO ALLOW THE STATE TO PROHIBIT THE PURCHASE OF CANDY AND SOFT DRINKS WITH SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM BENEFITS; TO REQUIRE CERTAIN ACTIONS AND REPORTING BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES RELATED TO APPLICATION FOR AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE WAIVER; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

SNAP

Thomas E. "Tommy" PopeRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 63-17-80 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE DETERMINATION OF PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY AND CHILD SUPPORT AND THE CREATION OF A PARENTING PLAN AND TIME-SHARING SCHEDULE FOR A CHILD OF UNMARRIED PARENTS; BY AMENDING SECTION 63-17-10, RELATING TO PATERNITY ACTIONS, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES; AND TO AMEND SECTION 63-5-30, RELATING TO RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF PARENTS OF MINOR CHILDREN, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN UNMARRIED MOTHER AND A FATHER WHO HAS ESTABLISHED PATERNITY ARE THE NATURAL GUARDIANS OF THE CHILD.

Paternity

Thomas E. "Tommy" PopeRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 44-1-325 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE CONSTRUCTION OR INSTALLATION OF SEPTIC TANKS WITHIN A CERTAIN PROXIMITY TO NAVIGABLE WATERWAYS OR COASTAL WETLANDS.

Septic Tanks

Joseph M. "Joe" BustosRepublican

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 63-3-530, RELATING TO COURT-ORDERED GRANDPARENT VISITATION OF A MINOR CHILD, SO AS TO ALLOW COURTS TO ORDER GREAT-GRANDPARENT VISITATION OF A MINOR CHILD IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

Great-grandparent Visitation

Micajah P. "Micah" Caskey IVRepublican