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in committee · South Carolina · House Apr 29, 2025

H 4246: Residential Improvement District

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 6-35-30, RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS' AUTHORITY TO EXERCISE POWERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT GOVERNMENT ENTITIES MAY CREATE CERTAIN DISTRICTS WHICH INCLUDE A GEOGRAPHIC AREA WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF ANOTHER GOVERNMENT ENTITY.
Harriet Holman (R) Robby Robbins (R)
in committee · South Carolina · Senate Apr 29, 2025

S 455: Strangulation

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-605 SO AS TO DEFINE THE TERM "STRANGULATION," CREATE THE OFFENSES OF STRANGULATION AND AGGRAVATED STRANGULATION, PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR THE OFFENSES, AND PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION.
Sean Bennett (R) Billy Garrett (R) Brian Adams (R)
in committee · South Carolina · Senate Apr 29, 2025

S 622: JMSC Retired Judges

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 2-19-100, RELATING TO THE ELIGIBILITY OF RETIRED JUDGES FOR APPOINTMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A MORE FREQUENT REVIEW OF RETIRED JUDGE OR JUSTICE QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT BY THE CHIEF JUSTICE AND TO PROVIDE FOR A RETENTION ELECTION.
Matt Leber (R) Wes Climer (R)
in committee · South Carolina · House Apr 24, 2025

H 3457: Human Life Protection Act

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "HUMAN LIFE PROTECTION ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 44-41-615 SO AS TO PROHIBIT ALL ABORTIONS IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, WITH AN EXCEPTION FOR MEDICAL EMERGENCIES, AND TO ESTABLISH PENALTIES; BY ADDING SECTION 44-41-685 SO AS TO ADDRESS A WOMAN'S RIGHT TO ANONYMITY IN RELATED LEGAL PROCEEDINGS; BY AMENDING SECTIONS 44-41-610, 44-41-620, 44-41-630, AND 44-41-640, ALL RELATING TO THE "FETAL HEARTBEAT AND PROTECTION FROM ABORTION ACT," SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES AND TO ADDRESS ACCESS TO CONTRACEPTIVES AND ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGIES; BY PROVIDING THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY THE RIGHT TO INTERVENE IN LEGAL CHALLENGES TO THE ACT; BY AMENDING SECTION 44-41-37, RELATING TO ABORTION COUNSELING FOR MINORS, SO AS TO ELIMINATE REFERENCE TO A JUDICIAL BYPASS PROCEDURE; BY AMENDING SECTIONS 44-41-60 AND 44-41-90, RELATING TO REPORTING OF ABORTIONS AND PUBLIC FUNDING OF ABORTIONS RESPECTIVELY, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES; BY REPEALING SECTIONS 44-41-32, 44-41-33, AND 44-41-34 RELATING TO A JUDICIAL BYPASS PROCEDURE FOR MINORS SEEKING AN ABORTION; BY REPEALING SECTIONS 44-41-650 AND 44-41-660 RELATING TO EXCEPTIONS FOR RAPE AND INCEST AND FOR FATAL FETAL ANOMALY RESPECTIVELY; AND TO RETITLE ARTICLE 6 OF CHAPTER 41, TITLE 44, AS THE "HUMAN LIFE PROTECTION ACT."
Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareProhibits most abortions, restricting access to a healthcare service (abortion care), directly limiting patient access as per indicators.95% confidence
Jay Jordan (R) Jackie Hayes (D) Bill Hager (R) Bobby Cox (R) Patrick Haddon (R)
in committee · South Carolina · Senate Apr 24, 2025

S 606: Auctioneer's Commission

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 40-6-240, RELATING TO AUCTIONEERS LICENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN INDIVIDUAL WITH AN EXPIRED LICENSE WHO, AT THE TIME OF EXPIRATION, WAS IN GOOD STANDING, HAS TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OR MORE OF LICENSURE IN SOUTH CAROLINA, AND WHO IS SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE, MAY APPLY TO THE AUCTIONEERS' COMMISSION FOR A LICENSE RENEWAL.
Luke Rankin (R)
in committee · South Carolina · Senate Apr 24, 2025

S 607: Medicaid

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 44-6-230 SO AS TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM COMPENSATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DIRECT CARE WORKERS PROVIDING PERSONAL CARE SERVICES THROUGH MEDICAID HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICE PROVIDERS AND TO PROVIDE FOR PHASED IN UPWARD ADJUSTMENTS TO THE COMPENSATION PAID.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes minimum wages for Medicaid direct care workers, improving workforce stability and service quality in healthcare delivery.85% confidence
Russell Ott (D) Darrell Jackson (D) Deon Tedder (D) Tameika Isaac Devine (D)
in committee · South Carolina · House Apr 23, 2025

H 3533: Assault and Battery of certain public servants

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 16-3-600, RELATING TO ASSAULT AND BATTERY OFFENSES, SO AS TO ADD THAT ASSAULT AND BATTERY OF A HIGH AND AGGRAVATED NATURE OCCURS WHEN A PERSON INJURES A FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OR CORRECTIONS OFFICER, A FIREFIGHTER, OR AN EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) WORKER IN THE DISCHARGE OF OR BECAUSE OF THEIR OFFICIAL DUTIES.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill increases penalties for assaulting law enforcement/officers, strengthening protection for public servants in criminal justice system enforcement.95% confidence
Tom Hartnett (R) Sylleste Davis (R) Doug Gilliam (R) Fawn Pedalino (R) Tommy Pope (R)
in committee · South Carolina · House Apr 23, 2025

H 3392: Assault and battery on healthcare workers

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 16-3-600, RELATING TO ASSAULT AND BATTERY OFFENSES, SO AS TO ADD THAT ASSAULT AND BATTERY OF A HIGH AND AGGRAVATED NATURE OCCURS WHEN A PERSON INJURES A HEALTHCARE WORKER OR EMERGENCY RESPONSE EMPLOYEE IN THE DISCHARGE OF OR BECAUSE OF THEIR OFFICIAL DUTIES.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill strengthens workplace safety by increasing penalties for assaulting healthcare workers during official duties, directly protecting workers' rights.90% confidence
Dennis Moss (R) Sylleste Davis (R) Fawn Pedalino (R) Don Chapman (R) Mark Smith (R)
in committee · South Carolina · Senate Apr 23, 2025

S 584: The CROWN Act

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "CROWN ACT"; BY AMENDING SECTION 1-13-30, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS PERTAINING TO THE STATE HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION SO AS TO DEFINE TRAITS HISTORICALLY ASSOCIATED WITH RACE, COLOR, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN AND TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS ILLEGAL TO DISCRIMINATE AGAINST AN INDIVIDUAL ON THE BASIS OF THESE CHARACTERISTICS; BY AMENDING SECTION 1-13-80, RELATING TO UNLAWFUL EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES, SO AS TO PROHIBIT A COVERED EMPLOYER FROM DISCRIMINATING AGAINST AN INDIVIDUAL ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN; BY ADDING SECTION 31-21-65 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL TO DISCRIMINATE IN THE SALE, RENTAL, OR FINANCING OF HOUSING, OR IN HOUSING-RELATED SERVICES ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN; BY ADDING SECTION 45-9-11 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IS UNLAWFUL FOR ANY OWNER, OPERATOR, OR EMPLOYEE OF A PLACE OF PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION TO DENY ACCESS OR SERVICE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 59-63-40, RELATING TO DISCRIMINATION ON ACCOUNT OF RACE, CREED, COLOR, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PUBLIC OR CHARTER SCHOOL MAY NOT IMPLEMENT POLICIES OR PRACTICES THAT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST STUDENTS BASED ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits employment discrimination based on race-associated traits, directly protecting workers' rights under Labor & Employment standards.95% confidence
Tameika Isaac Devine (D)
in committee · South Carolina · House Apr 23, 2025

H 4388: Medicaid

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 44-6-75 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO DEVELOP A FORM THAT OFFERS MEDICAID APPLICANTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXECUTE A REVOCABLE LIVING WILL.
Jordan Pace (R)
in committee · South Carolina · House Apr 23, 2025

H 4383: South Carolina Medicaid Protection and Expansion Act

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA MEDICAID PROTECTION AND EXPANSION ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 10 TO CHAPTER 6, TITLE 44 SO AS TO CREATE A MEDICAID STABILITY FUND TO MITIGATE THE IMPACT OF FEDERAL FUNDING REDUCTIONS; TO FULLY ADOPT MEDICAID EXPANSION UNDER THE FEDERAL PATIENT PROTECTION AND AFFORDABLE CARE ACT; AND TO REQUIRE AN ECONOMIC AND HEALTH IMPACT ASSESSMENT IN COORDINATION WITH HOSPITALS AND HEALTH SYSTEMS.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates Medicaid Stability Fund to protect state funding for healthcare, fully adopts Medicaid expansion requiring state budget allocation for essential public service.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicaid coverage under ACA, creates stability fund to protect access, aligns with support indicators for coverage expansion and protection95% confidence
Courtney Waters (D) John King (D) Robert Williams (D) Chandra Dillard (D) Jermaine Johnson (D)
in committee · South Carolina · House Apr 23, 2025

H 4401: South Carolina EBT Fraud Reimbursement and Economic Protection Act

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA EBT FRAUD REIMBURSEMENT AND ECONOMIC PROTECTION ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 11 TO CHAPTER 5, TITLE 43 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A FUND AND RELATED PROGRAM THROUGH WHICH CERTAIN SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM BENEFICIARIES WHO ARE VICTIMS OF EBT THEFT MAY RECOVER LOST BENEFITS, TO DEFINE TERMS, TO ESTABLISH PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS, TO PROVIDE A FUND CAP, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Chandra Dillard (D) Wendell Jones (D)
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