Healthcare

in committee · South Carolina · Senate May 1, 2025

S 637: Alzheimer's Disease

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 44-36-330, RELATING IN PART TO A STATEWIDE PLAN ON ADDRESSING ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE USE OF CERTAIN DATA IN THE STATEWIDE PLAN AND TO PROVIDE FOR FUNDING.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly provides funding for a statewide Alzheimer's disease plan, advancing healthcare services for a specific condition through data-driven planning and resource allocation.95% confidence

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Jan 14, 2025

S 42: Insurance coverage for lactation services and doula services

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-285 SO AS TO PROVIDE HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS MUST PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR LACTATION CONSULTING BY CERTIFIED LACTATION CONSULTANTS, AND TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS; BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-286 SO AS TO PROVIDE HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS MUST PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR DOULA SERVICES BY CERTIFIED DOULAS, AND TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS; BY ADDING SECTION 44-6-230 SO AS TO PROVIDE MEDICAID HEALTH PLANS MUST PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR CERTIFIED LACTATION CONSULTING BY CERTIFIED LACTATION CONSULTANTS, AND TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS; BY ADDING SECTION 44-6-230 SO AS TO PROVIDE MEDICAID HEALTH PLANS MUST PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR DOULA SERVICES BY CERTIFIED DOULAS, AND TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS; AND TO SPECIFY THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT APPLY TO EVERY MEDICAID HEALTH PLAN, EVERY INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE CONTRACT, AND EVERY INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP HOSPITAL OR MEDICAL EXPENSE INSURANCE POLICY, PLAN, OR GROUP POLICY DELIVERED, ISSUED FOR DELIVERY, OR RENEWED IN THIS STATE ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for lactation consulting and doula services, expanding maternal health access under Medicaid and private plans per bill text.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Insurance Medicaid

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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

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 14, 2025

H 3623: Hospitals

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 44-7-3450, RELATING TO RESOLUTION OF A HOSPITAL PATIENT'S PERSONAL MEDICAL CARE CONCERNS, SO AS TO REQUIRE HOSPITALS TO PROVIDE A LIST OF AGENCIES TO THE PATIENT'S FAMILY TO WHICH COMPLAINTS ABOUT A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER OR FACILITY MAY BE REPORTED.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires hospitals to provide complaint agency lists to families, enhancing patient rights and access to redress mechanisms for healthcare concerns.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 14, 2025

H 3241: Consumer credit reports

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING CHAPTER 19 TO TITLE 37 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE REPORTING OF MEDICAL DEBT INFORMATION AND CERTAIN OTHER INFORMATION THAT IS NOT RELEVANT TO THE CREDIT OR PAYMENT HISTORY OF A CONSUMER, TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS, TO PROVIDE MEANS FOR INVESTIGATING VIOLATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits reporting medical debt on credit reports, preventing financial penalties for healthcare costs and protecting consumer rights related to health services.85% confidence

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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

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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in committee · South Carolina · House Mar 6, 2025

H 4167: Income tax deduction

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-6-1140, RELATING TO INCOME TAX DEDUCTIONS, SO AS TO ALLOW A DEDUCTION OF MEDICAL EXPENSES INCURRRED ON BEHALF OF ANOTHER PERSON FOR THE TREATMENT OR CARE FOR DEMENTIA.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands tax deductions for dementia care medical expenses, providing tax relief under income tax code.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllows tax deduction for dementia care medical expenses, reducing financial burden on families seeking healthcare services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax

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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

Sub-Topics Student Health

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Feb 25, 2025

S 377: Telemedicine and telehealth

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 40-42-40 SO AS TO ENABLE CERTAIN HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS TO PROVIDE HEALTHCARE SERVICES USING TELEHEALTH TO CLIENTS IN THIS STATE, TO PROVIDE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCH PROVIDERS, TO PROVIDE A NECESSARY DEFINITION, AND TO PROVIDE RELATED DUTIES ON LICENSING BOARDS; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 40-47-37, RELATING TO ENABLING CERTAIN PHYSICIANS TO PROVIDE HEALTHCARE SERVICES USING TELEHEALTH TO CLIENTS IN THIS STATE, TO PROVIDE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCH PHYSICIANS, TO PROVIDE NECESSARY DEFINITIONS, AND TO PROVIDE RELATED DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables telehealth services for healthcare providers, expanding patient access to care across South Carolina per bill's explicit purpose to facilitate remote healthcare delivery.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEnables telehealth services using technology, advancing tech adoption in healthcare access without restrictions85% confidence

Sub-Topics Telehealth

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in committee · South Carolina · House Feb 26, 2025

H 4009: South Carolina Medical Freedom Act

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA MEDICAL FREEDOM ACT" BY ADDING CHAPTER 141 TO TITLE 44 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EVERY PERSON HAS THE RIGHT TO REFUSE MEDICAL PROCEDURES, MEDICAL TREATMENTS, VACCINES, AND OTHER MEDICAL CARE AND TO PROTECT THOSE PERSONS FROM DISCRIMINATION; TO PROTECT HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS FROM DISCIPLINARY ACTION FOR VOICING CONCERNS ABOUT MEDICAL MANDATES OR TREATMENTS OR FOR ADVOCATING FOR PATIENTS' RIGHTS; TO CREATE A CAUSE OF ACTION TO PROTECT HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS EXPERIENCING RETALIATION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects patient rights to refuse medical care/treatments/vaccines and prohibits discrimination, aligning with patient rights support indicators.95% confidence

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