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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Jan 14, 2026

S 598: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, RELATING TO APPROVAL OF KINSHIP FAMILY FOSTER HOMES AND KINSHIP ADOPTIVE HOMES FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE, DESIGNATED AS

Bill S 598 is a joint resolution that approves specific regulations from the South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS). These regulations, designated as Regulation Document Number 5296, concern the approval of kinship family foster homes and kinship adoptive homes for children in foster care. The new rules aim to establish separate, less burdensome licensing standards for relatives who wish to become foster or adoptive parents. This change aligns with federal guidelines, allowing states to use different licensing standards for kinship foster homes. It directly affects children in foster care and their kinship family members seeking to provide foster or adoptive homes.
in committee · South Carolina · Senate Jan 14, 2026

S 596: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, RELATING TO SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS FOR ADOPTION AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE, DESIGNATED AS

This joint resolution, S 596, approves specific regulations (Document Number 5315) from the Department of Social Services. These regulations concern supplemental benefits for adoption and medical assistance. The bill aims to support adoption laws by making public supplemental benefits available for children certified by the Department of Social Services as needing assistance to ensure their adoption. It also seeks to amend existing regulations to promote compliance with statutory authority and further the well-being of children in the state's foster care system.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareApproves regulations expanding medical assistance benefits for adoption-related healthcare needs, supporting access to services95% confidence
in committee · South Carolina · Senate Jan 14, 2026

S 597: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, RELATING TO CHILD PLACING AGENCIES REGULATIONS, DESIGNATED AS

This joint resolution approves new regulations proposed by the Department of Social Services (DSS) concerning child placing agencies. These agencies are organizations responsible for receiving children for care related to foster care and adoption. The bill specifically approves "Regulation Document Number 5308," which updates the existing licensing standards and operational rules for these agencies. The aim of these updates is to better address the current needs within the state's foster care and adoption systems.
in committee · South Carolina · Senate Jan 14, 2026

S 595: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, RELATING TO CERTIFICATION OF ADOPTION INVESTIGATORS AND PERSONS OBTAINING CONSENTS OR RELINQUISHMENTS, DESIGNATED AS

Joint Resolution S 595 approves specific regulations from the Department of Social Services (DSS) concerning the certification of adoption investigators and those who obtain consents or relinquishments for adoption. These regulations, designated as Regulation Document Number 5303, establish requirements for the educational background and work experience of prospective investigators. The aim is to ensure qualified professionals are involved in the adoption process, promoting the safety and well-being of children needing foster care and adoptive placements.
in committee · South Carolina · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 785: University Employee Free Speech

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "REMEMBERING CHARLIE KIRK ACT"; BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-700 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PUBLIC COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEE MAY BE DISCHARGED FROM EMPLOYMENT FOR CAUSE FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-710 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION SHALL DEVELOP A SPEECH CODE FOR PUBLIC COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES THAT MUST BE ADOPTED AND ENFORCED BY THE GOVERNING BOARDS OF THE STATE'S PUBLIC COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR A PUBLIC COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY WHO DOES NOT ADOPT OR ENFORCE THE SPEECH CODE.
Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRestricts academic freedom by allowing discharge for certain public communications and mandating speech codes for university employees, directly limiting educational expression.95% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentAllows discharge of university employees for certain public communications, restricting workplace free expression rights and weakening employee protections.90% confidence
Mike Reichenbach (R)
in committee · South Carolina · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 781: Life Begins at Conception Act

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "LIFE BEGINS AT CONCEPTION ACT" BY AMENDING SECTIONS 44-41-630 AND 44-41-650, RELATING TO THE "FETAL HEARTBEAT AND PROTECTION FROM ABORTION ACT", SO AS TO PROHIBIT ABORTIONS AFTER CONCEPTION; BY PROVIDING THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY THE RIGHT TO INTERVENE IN LEGAL CHALLENGES TO THE ACT; AND TO RETITLE ARTICLE 6, CHAPTER 41, TITLE 44, AS "LIFE BEGINS AT CONCEPTION".
Matt Leber (R)
in committee · South Carolina · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 775: Injuring police dogs or horses

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING ARTICLE 11 OF CHAPTER 3, TITLE 47, RELATING TO TAUNTING, TORMENTING, INJURING, OR KILLING POLICE DOGS OR HORSES, SO AS TO EXPAND THE CONDUCT THAT RESULTS IN A VIOLATION, INCREASE THE PENALTIES, REQUIRE RESTITUTION TO THE LAW ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENT OR AGENCY, AND MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExpands penalties for harming police animals, strengthening law enforcement protections within criminal justice framework92% confidence
Jason Elliott (R)
in committee · South Carolina · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 773: Unlawful Tracking

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 16-17-485 SO AS TO DEFINE THE TERM "TRACKING DEVICE", TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF UNLAWFUL TRACKING, TO PROVIDE A PENALTY, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyCreates offense for unlawful tracking, defines tracking devices, and sets penalties to protect data privacy per bill's explicit language on unlawful tracking restrictions.95% confidence
Matt Leber (R)
in committee · South Carolina · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 774: School District Distribution of Local Revenue Per Pupil

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-40-245 SO AS TO REDUCE STATE AID TO CLASSROOM DISTRIBUTION TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE DISTRICT'S LOCAL REVENUE PER PUPIL FOR EACH STUDENT IN THE DISTRICT THAT ATTENDS A STATEWIDE AUTHORIZED CHARTER SCHOOL.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill reduces state aid to school districts by local revenue per pupil for charter school students, defunding public education programs and weakening district budgets.95% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationReduces state aid to school districts by matching local revenue lost to charter school enrollment, directly cutting public school funding.95% confidence
Greg Hembree (R)
in committee · South Carolina · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 766: Waiver of fees for birth certificates and Special ID Cards for homeless and former foster care individuals

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 44-63-110, RELATING TO FEES CHARGED FOR COPIES OF BIRTH CERTIFICATES, SO AS TO WAIVE THE FEES FOR HOMELESS PERSONS AND CHILDREN WHO HAVE AGED OUT OF THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 56-1-3350, RELATING TO ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL IDENTIFICATION CARDS, AND FEES CHARGED, SO AS TO WAIVE THE FEES FOR HOMELESS PERSONS AND CHILDREN WHO HAVE AGED OUT OF THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingWaives ID fees for homeless individuals and former foster youth, removing a key barrier to accessing housing services and stability.90% confidence
Jeffrey Graham (D)
in committee · South Carolina · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 770: Childcare Assistance Program

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 13 TO CHAPTER 13, TITLE 63 SO AS TO ESTABLISH EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR INDIVIDUALS APPLYING FOR FEDERALLY FUNDED CHILDCARE ASSISTANCE BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO FAMILIES WITH LOW INCOMES TO HELP COVER THE COSTS OF CHILDCARE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Josh Kimbrell (R)
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