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S 693 South Carolina Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Certificate of Need

Summary
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 44-7-170, RELATING TO CERTIFICATE OF NEED EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO INCLUDE VETERAN NURSING HOMES IN THE LIST OF EXEMPTIONS.
Issues: ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExempts veteran nursing homes from Certificate of Need requirements, reducing regulatory barriers for healthcare access and facility expansion.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly exempts veteran nursing homes from certificate of need requirements, reducing regulatory barriers for facilities serving veterans' healthcare needs.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs
upper
Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and read first time
upper
Dec 10, 2025
Committee
Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs
upper
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Tom Young
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