Healthcare

passed · South Carolina · Senate Mar 11, 2026

S 978: Chronic Kidney Disease Month

This bill designates March 2026 as Chronic Kidney Disease Awareness Month in South Carolina to highlight the importance of early diagnosis and treatment for the condition. The resolution aims to increase public awareness about chronic kidney disease, which affects millions of Americans and often goes undiagnosed until it reaches advanced stages. By officially recognizing this month, the Senate intends to encourage community programs focused on education, screening, and access to care for those affected. The measure does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to draw attention to kidney health issues in the state.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes awareness of chronic kidney disease, encouraging education, screening, and access to care, which strengthens healthcare initiatives.85% confidence

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passed · South Carolina · House Mar 26, 2026

H 5425: Congenital Heart Disease

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE, INCLUDING AORTIC ATRESIA, AS A CRITICAL PUBLIC HEALTH PRIORITY IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO URGE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMPREHENSIVE, LIFELONG CARE FRAMEWORK FOR AFFECTED RESIDENTS.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill recognizes congenital heart disease as a public health priority and urges establishment of comprehensive care framework, indicating support for healthcare services and patient care.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · South Carolina · House Mar 26, 2026

H 5448: Parental Rights

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING CHAPTER 23 TO TITLE 63 SO AS TO ESTABLISH STANDARDS AFFIRMING AND PROTECTING THE RIGHTS OF PARENTS, GUARDIANS, AND LOVED ONES TO BE PRESENT WHEN THEIR CHILD IS UNDERGOING A MEDICAL PROCEDURE OR RECEIVING DRIVING INSTRUCTION, TO ALLOW PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CHAPTER, TO CREATE A CIVIL RIGHT OF ACTION, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects parental rights during medical procedures, affirming patient and family involvement in healthcare decisions.85% confidence

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in committee · South Carolina · House Mar 4, 2026

H 5319: Prehospital Healthcare

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 9 TO CHAPTER 61, TITLE 44 SO AS TO ADDRESS CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS IMPLEMENTED BY PREHOSPITAL CLINICIANS, INCLUDING CONFIDENTIALITY AND PRIVILEGE OF DATA AND REPORTS; TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN PENALTIES FOR UNAUTHORIZED USE OF INFORMATION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes quality improvement programs for prehospital clinicians, protects data confidentiality, and strengthens healthcare infrastructure through regulatory enhancements.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill strengthens data privacy and confidentiality protections for prehospital clinicians, establishing penalties for unauthorized information use.75% confidence

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passed · South Carolina · House Mar 5, 2026

H 5326: Chronic Kidney Disease Awareness Month

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE MARCH 2026 AS "CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH" IN SOUTH CAROLINA IN ORDER TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THE NEED FOR RESEARCH, SCREENING PROGRAMS, AND ACCESS TO CARE FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO SUFFER FROM CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes awareness of chronic kidney disease, encouraging research, screening programs, and access to care, which aligns with improving healthcare outcomes and patient access.75% confidence

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Mar 17, 2026

S 1019: PSA Screening

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 38-71-145, RELATING TO REQUIRED COVERAGE FOR MAMMOGRAMS, PAP SMEARS, AND PROSTATE CANCER EXAMINATIONS AND LIMITATIONS, SO AS TO DEFINE TERMS, REQUIRE HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES IN THIS STATE TO ELIMINATE COST-SHARING REQUIREMENTS FOR PROSTATE CANCER EXAMINATIONS, SCREENINGS, AND DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS CONCERNING THE APPLICATION OF CERTAIN FEDERAL LAW.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill eliminates cost-sharing requirements for prostate cancer screenings and expands health insurance coverage for cancer examinations, directly improving patient access to healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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signed · South Carolina · House Mar 12, 2026

H 4342: Dental and veterinary school faculty, restricted licenses

AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 40-15-175, RELATING TO RESTRICTED INSTRUCTORS' LICENSES ISSUED BY THE BOARD OF DENTISTRY, SO AS TO PROVIDE WAIVERS FROM CERTAIN LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN DENTAL SCHOOL FACULTY; AND BY ADDING SECTION 40-69-245 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS TO ISSUE RESTRICTED LICENSES TO VETERINARY SCHOOL FACULTY, TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR THESE LICENSES, AND TO PROVIDE WAIVERS FROM CERTAIN LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN VETERINARY SCHOOL FACULTY. - RATIFIED TITLE

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands dental and veterinary licensing options for faculty, improving access to specialized education and training in healthcare professions75% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing

in committee · South Carolina · House Mar 24, 2026

H 5399: Insurance

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-270 SO AS TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION IN INSURANCE POLICIES REGARDING HIV STATUS AND PREVENTION AND TO DEFINE TERMS.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill prohibits discrimination in insurance policies regarding HIV status, protecting patient rights and expanding access to healthcare coverage for affected individuals.95% confidence

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passed both · South Carolina · Senate Mar 31, 2026

S 1064: Brain Injury Awareness Month

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE MARCH 2026 AS "BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS MONTH" IN SOUTH CAROLINA IN ORDER TO SUPPORT BRAIN INJURY SURVIVORS AND THEIR FAMILIES, TO INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT THE PREVALENCE OF BRAIN INJURY ACROSS THE STATE AND NATION, AND TO RECOGNIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF BRAIN INJURIES.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes brain injury awareness and prevention, supporting healthcare initiatives related to neurological health and patient education75% confidence

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passed · South Carolina · House Mar 24, 2026

H 5393: Faith Home

This bill is a House Resolution that formally recognizes and celebrates the grand opening of the Chesnee Faith Home Resale Store on March 26, 2026. It directly affects Faith Home Christian Recovery, a rehabilitation program for individuals struggling with alcohol and drug addiction, and the community members who support it. The resolution acknowledges the organization's work in providing free residential recovery programs and notes that the resale store's revenue helps fund these services. This is a commemorative measure rather than a policy change, as it does not alter laws or regulations.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill recognizes and celebrates a facility providing free residential recovery programs for addiction, indirectly supporting healthcare access and mental health services.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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