Veterans

signed · South Carolina · House May 26, 2026

H 4799: Certificate of Need

AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 44-7-170, RELATING TO CERTIFICATE OF NEED EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT VETERANS' HOMES OWNED OR OPERATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS DO NOT REQUIRE A CERTIFICATE OF NEED. - RATIFIED TITLE

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExempts veterans' homes from Certificate of Need requirements, reducing regulatory barriers for healthcare access and operations at these facilities.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExempts VA-owned veterans homes from Certificate of Need requirements, removing regulatory barriers to their operation and facilitating access to services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

signed · South Carolina · House May 26, 2026

H 3453: Veterans' Children Tuition Assistance

AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-111-20, RELATING TO FREE TUITION FOR CERTAIN VETERANS' CHILDREN, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN VETERANS' CHILDREN QUALIFY FOR FREE TUITION IF THEY MEET CERTAIN CRITERIA. - RATIFIED TITLE

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands higher education access by providing free tuition to veterans' children meeting residency criteria, directly advancing educational opportunity.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands veterans' children's tuition benefits by changing residency requirement to 'since birth,' increasing access to free education for more veterans' families.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

passed · South Carolina · House May 13, 2026

H 3510: County Veterans' Affairs officers

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 25-11-40, RELATING TO COUNTY VETERANS' AFFAIRS OFFICERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SECRETARY OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS SHALL APPOINT ONE COUNTY VETERANS' AFFAIRS OFFICER FOR EACH COUNTY IN THE STATE AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL APPROPRIATE THE NECESSARY FUNDS FOR TWO FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES IN EACH COUNTY VETERANS' AFFAIRS OFFICE.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMandates state funding for two full-time county veterans' affairs officers, directly supporting veteran service infrastructure and access to benefits.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

Track

signed · South Carolina · Senate May 7, 2025

S 218: South Carolina Veterans Homes

AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 25-11-730 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS SHALL ADOPT CRITERIA FOR ADMISSIONS TO AND DISCHARGES FROM SOUTH CAROLINA VETERANS' HOMES. - RATIFIED TITLE

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill mandates Department of Veterans' Affairs to adopt admission/discharge criteria for veterans' homes, ensuring structured access to care and strengthening service management.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans