H 4042 South Carolina House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Ivermectin

H 4042 would allow South Carolinians to purchase ivermectin tablets without a prescription or pharmacist consultation. The bill amends state law to authorize over-the-counter sales of ivermectin tablets, removing current requirements for medical authorization. This change would directly affect consumers seeking to buy ivermectin for personal use, as it eliminates the need for a doctor's order or pharmacy interaction. The bill is currently in committee referral after its introduction on February 19, 2025.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Jun 2026
House Passage
May 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
Governor
Introduced Feb 19, 2025 Last action Jun 25, 2026
Floor votes · Senate May 13, 2026 · House May 5, 2026

How they voted

373
Passed · 4 other
Total votes 44
May 13, 2026
D Democratic12
7 Yea 3 Nay 2
58% Yea
R Republican32
30 Yea 2
93% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
37
Key actions
9
Committee
6
Amendments
2
Jun 25, 2026
Committee
Committed to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
lower
May 14, 2026
Upper · Passed
Read third time and returned to House with amendments
upper
May 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
Amended
upper
May 13, 2026
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (37-3-4)
senate
May 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee report: Favorable Medical Affairs
upper
May 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
Polled out of committee Medical Affairs
upper
May 6, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs
upper
May 6, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and read first time
upper
May 6, 2026
Lower · Passed
Read third time and sent to Senate
lower
May 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Amended
lower
May 5, 2026
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (92-8-14)
house
Mar 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
lower
Feb 19, 2025
Committee
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
lower
Feb 19, 2025
Introduced
Introduced and read first time
lower
37 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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