Healthcare

in committee · South Carolina · Senate Jan 28, 2026

S 850: Honor Our First Responders Act

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "HONOR OUR FIRST RESPONDERS ACT"; AND BY ADDING SECTION 1-11-735 SO AS TO PROVIDE STATE-FUNDED HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR THE SURVIVING SPOUSES AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN OF FIRST RESPONDERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY; TO DEFINE ELIGIBLE FIRST RESPONDERS; AND TO PROVIDE FOR ADMINISTRATION, FUNDING, AND OPTIONAL CONTINUATION OF COVERAGE.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides state-funded health insurance coverage for surviving family members of first responders, directly expanding healthcare access and funding for a specific group.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 20, 2026

H 4983: Licensed Perfusionist Practice Act

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "LICENSED PERFUSIONIST PRACTICE ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 12 TO CHAPTER 47, TITLE 40 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE PERFUSIONISTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE UNDER THE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF PERFUSIONISTS, TO ESTABLISH THE RESPECTIVE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BOARD AND THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, AMONG OTHER THINGS.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes licensure and regulation for perfusionists, ensuring professional standards and patient safety in cardiac surgery services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 13, 2026

H 4627: Women's Health

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 44-1-325 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH TO CREATE A DIVISION OF WOMEN'S HEALTH TO RAISE AWARENESS OF HEALTH ISSUES SPECIFIC TO WOMEN, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates Division of Women's Health to raise awareness of women-specific health issues, advancing public health initiatives per bill's explicit purpose.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health Women's Health

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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

Sub-Topics Veteran Healthcare

in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 27, 2026

H 5019: Mental Illness

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 44-17-410, RELATING TO EMERGENCY ADMISSIONS OF INDIVIDUALS SUFFERING FROM MENTAL ILLNESS WHO POSE A DANGER TO THEMSELVES OR OTHERS, SO AS TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ADMISSION AND COMMITMENT PROCESS, TO ENSURE THAT THE TREATING FACILITY HAS A COMPLETE MEDICAL HISTORY OF THESE PATIENTS, INCLUDING PRIOR HOSPITALIZATIONS, TO SPECIFY INFORMATION THAT MUST BE INCLUDED IN REPORTS OF DESIGNATED EXAMINERS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; BY AMENDING SECTION 44-17-580, RELATING TO INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS WHO DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE COURT-ORDERED OUTPATIENT TREATMENT, SO AS TO ADDRESS REQUIREMENTS OF SUPPLEMENTAL OR RULE TO SHOW CAUSE HEARINGS TO ADDRESS NONCOMPLIANCE; AND BY ADDING SECTION 44-12-70 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO MAINTAIN AN INTEGRATED DATABASE WITH COMPLETE MEDICAL RECORDS OF PATIENTS SERVED AT DEPARTMENT FACILITIES, A REGISTRY OF ORDERS OF TREATMENT, AND AN INVENTORY OF AVAILABLE FACILITY BEDS AND WAITLISTS.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAmends mental health emergency admission process to require complete medical histories and standardized examiner reports, improving patient care protocols and access to comprehensive treatment.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 29, 2026

H 5002: Community Health Workers

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING CHAPTER 49 TO TITLE 43 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE CERTIFICATION OF COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA; TO ESTABLISH CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND AUTHORIZED SERVICES; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH TO PROMULGATE CERTAIN REGULATIONS, INCLUDING CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS; TO PROVIDE FOR MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT OF AUTHORIZED SERVICES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; AND BY ADDING SECTION 44-6-75 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO SEEK FEDERAL APPROVAL FOR A STATE MEDICAID PLAN AMENDMENT OR WAIVER INCLUDING SERVICES PROVIDED BY CERTIFIED COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires certification of community health workers with Medicaid reimbursement, expanding access to healthcare services and strengthening workforce standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Public Health

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Jan 15, 2026

S 820: Diagnostic and supplemental breast examination insurance

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-148 SO AS TO DEFINE TERMS PERTAINING TO HEALTH INSURANCE AND BREAST EXAMINATIONS; TO REQUIRE HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES IN THIS STATE TO PROVIDE DIAGNOSTIC AND SUPPLEMENTAL BREAST EXAMINATIONS COVERAGE WITHOUT COST-SHARING REQUIREMENTS; TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS CONCERNING THE APPLICATION OF CERTAIN FEDERAL LAWS; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THESE PROVISIONS ARE IN ADDITION TO OTHER EXISTING PROVISIONS CONCERNING HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY COVERAGE OF MAMMOGRAMS.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates no cost-sharing for diagnostic breast exams, expanding insurance coverage access per bill's requirement to cover without deductibles/copays.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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passed · South Carolina · Senate Apr 2, 2026

S 862: Involuntary Commitment

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 44-17-412 SO AS TO ALLOW PARENTS TO MAKE CERTAIN HEALTHCARE DECISIONS FOR CHILDREN OVER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN IF THE CHILD QUALIFIES AS A DEPENDENT ON AND IS COVERED BY THE PARENTS' HEALTH INSURANCE.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllows parents to make healthcare decisions for adult dependents under family insurance, expanding coverage continuity and protecting access rights for covered children over 18.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 15, 2026

H 4972: Insurance Coverage for Cold Cap and Scalp Cooling Systems

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-148 SO AS TO PROVIDE HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES THAT PROVIDE CANCER CHEMOTHERAPY TREATMENT SHALL INCLUDE COVERAGE FOR SCALP COOLING SYSTEM THERAPY USED IN CONNECTION WITH CANCER CHEMOTHERAPY TREATMENT, TO REQUIRE INSURERS PROVIDE CERTAIN NOTICE OF THE AVAILABILITY OF SCALP COOLING SYSTEM THERAPY UNDER THE POLICY, TO PROVIDE CHEMOTHERAPY TREATMENT FACILITIES ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE PAYMENT OR REIMBURSEMENT FROM INSURANCE CARRIERS FOR CHEMOTHERAPY SERVICES UNLESS THE FACILITY OFFERS SCALP COOLING SYSTEM TREATMENTS TO ALL CHEMOTHERAPY PATIENTS, AND TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMINOLOGY.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for scalp cooling during chemotherapy, expanding patient access to cancer treatment support and strengthening coverage requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · South Carolina · House Mar 24, 2026

H 4753: Athletic Trainers' Loan Assistance Grants Program

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-111-35 SO AS TO CREATE THE "ATHLETIC TRAINERS' LOAN ASSISTANCE GRANTS PROGRAM" FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING CERTIFIED ATHLETIC TRAINERS IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF THIS STATE GRANTS TO ASSIST WITH THE REPAYMENT OF SUBSIDIZED OR UNSUBSIDIZED FEDERAL STUDENT LOANS INCURRED IN OBTAINING EDUCATION REQUIRED FOR THEIR CERTIFICATION, TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE GRANTS AND GRANT RECIPIENTS, AND TO PROVIDE RELATED REQUIREMENTS OF THE STATE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS, AND ATHLETIC TRAINERS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE, AMONG OTHER THINGS.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides loan repayment grants for public school athletic trainers, supporting educator retention and financial stability through direct funding assistance.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides loan repayment assistance for certified athletic trainers, supporting healthcare workforce development in public schools.95% confidence

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