Healthcare

passed both · South Carolina · House Jun 25, 2026

H 4042: 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.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill removes prescription requirement for ivermectin, improving patient access to medication without medical oversight.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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signed · South Carolina · Senate May 27, 2026

S 819: Nursing Homes TB Tests

AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 44-31-45 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE FOR TUBERCULOSIS TESTING OF APPLICANTS AND NEW EMPLOYEES AT NURSING HOMES AND COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES. - RATIFIED TITLE

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates TB testing for nursing home staff to prevent disease spread, enhancing patient safety and infection control in healthcare facilities.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · South Carolina · House May 19, 2025

H 3996: Anesthesiologist Assistants

AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 40-47-1250, RELATING TO SUPERVISION OF ANESTHESIOLOGIST'S ASSISTANTS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF ANESTHESIOLOGIST'S ASSISTANTS THAT AN ANESTHESIOLOGIST MAY SUPERVISE; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 40-47-1240, RELATING TO LICENSURE OF ANESTHESIOLOGIST'S ASSISTANTS, SO AS TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT LICENSURE APPLICANTS MUST APPEAR BEFORE A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS AND PRESENT EVIDENCE OF CERTAIN RELEVANT ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS AND KNOWLEDGE. - RATIFIED TITLE

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases supervision capacity for anesthesiologist assistants and removes licensing barriers, improving healthcare access and efficiency for patient care services.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · South Carolina · House May 19, 2025

H 4067: Hospital Emergency Departments

AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-268 SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL HOSPITALS WITH EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE PHYSICIAN PHYSICALLY PRESENT ON SITE WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT AT ALL TIMES THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT IS OPEN. - RATIFIED TITLE

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates physician presence in ERs to ensure patient safety and quality care, directly improving emergency healthcare access and standards.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · South Carolina · House May 19, 2025

H 3800: Sales tax exemption

AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-36-2120, RELATING TO THE SALES TAX EXEMPTION ON DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, SO AS TO DELETE AN ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT THAT THE SELLER HAVE A PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. - RATIFIED TITLE

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRemoves in-state seller requirement for medical equipment tax exemption, expanding exemptions and reducing potential state tax revenue.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves business location requirement for DME tax exemption, increasing access to medical equipment and lowering costs for patients.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · South Carolina · Senate May 16, 2025

S 276: SC Child Abuse and Neglect Network

AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTIONS 63-11-400, 63-11-410, AND 63-11-420, ALL RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY MEDICAL RESPONSE SYSTEM ACT, SO AS TO RENAME THE ACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT NETWORK" AND TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES. - RATIFIED TITLE

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRenaming medical response system for child abuse/neglect supports healthcare access for vulnerable populations through established medical response protocols.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

passed · South Carolina · House May 7, 2025

H 4339: South Carolina Healthy School Meals Act

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA HEALTHY SCHOOLS ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 59-10-325 SO AS TO PROTECT THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN BY PROHIBITING THE USE OF HARMFUL FOOD ADDITIVES IN SCHOOL MEALS, ENSURING INGREDIENT TRANSPARENCY, ESTABLISHING COMPLIANCE PROCEDURES AND ENFORCEMENT MECHANISMS, TO PROVIDE A PERIODIC REVIEW AND POSSIBLE UPDATES OF PROHIBITED ADDITIVES, TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS, AND TO MAKE RELATED FINDINGS.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProhibits harmful food additives in school meals, ensuring healthier nutrition for students, which directly supports K-12 school health and well-being as part of educational environment protection.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits harmful food additives in school meals to protect children's health, directly advancing public health initiatives through nutritional safety standards.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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