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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 13, 2026

H 4782: Nursing Scholarships and Loans

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "GRADUATE NURSING SCHOLARSHIP AND FORGIVABLE LOAN PROGRAM ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 8 TO CHAPTER 111, TITLE 59 SO AS TO ADDRESS PRIMARY CARE SHORTAGES IN UNDERSERVED AREAS BY INCREASING ACCESS TO GRADUATE-LEVEL NURSING EDUCATION THROUGH FORGIVABLE LOANS, TO PROVIDE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR IMPLEMENTATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE PROGRAM BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates forgivable loans for graduate nursing education, expanding access to higher education funding and addressing workforce shortages through educational support.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAddresses nursing shortages via forgivable loans for education, directly improving healthcare workforce access in underserved areas95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid Healthcare Workforce Primary Care

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 732: Protecting Children from Cancer-Causing Radiation Act

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "PROTECTING CHILDREN FROM CANCER-CAUSING RADIATION ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-387 SO AS TO REQUIRE HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS TREATING PEDIATRIC PATIENTS TO TAKE CERTAIN STEPS BEFORE RECOMMENDING X-RAY IMAGING FOR DIAGNOSTIC PURPOSES; TO REQUIRE HEALTH INSURANCE PROVIDERS TO COVER PEDIATRIC DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING AS RECOMMENDED BY HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires insurance coverage for pediatric imaging as recommended and mandates safety steps for X-rays, expanding access and protecting pediatric patients.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Insurance

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 13, 2026

H 4630: Autopsies

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 17-5-545 SO AS TO REQUIRE CORONERS AND MEDICAL EXAMINERS TO REPORT CERTAIN SUDDEN, UNEXPECTED DEATHS OF INFANTS AND YOUNG INDIVIDUALS TO A NATIONAL REGISTRY COORDINATED BY THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION AND THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH; TO ESTABLISH PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO REPORT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates reporting of infant/young deaths to CDC/NIH registry for public health surveillance, strengthening disease prevention data collection and public health program coordination.95% confidence

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 13, 2026

H 4605: Veteran Suicide & Mental Health Crisis Response Act

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "VETERAN SUICIDE AND MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS RESPONSE ACT"; AND BY ADDING SECTION 25-15-50 SO AS TO CREATE GUARANTEED IMMEDIATE MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS ACCESS FOR VETERANS, ESTABLISH MOBILE VETERAN CRISIS RESPONSE TEAMS, REQUIRE SAME-DAY SUICIDE INTERVENTION CARE STATEWIDE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR FUNDING AND ACCOUNTABILITY.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates guaranteed mental health crisis access, mobile teams, same-day care, and funds veteran mental health services per bill summary95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates guaranteed mental health crisis access, mobile veteran teams, same-day suicide intervention, and funds veteran mental health programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Veteran Mental Health

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in committee · South Carolina · House Feb 10, 2026

H 4794: Pharmacy Benefits Managers - Trade Practices

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 38-71-2200, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS CONCERNING PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGERS, SO AS TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 38-71-2230, RELATING TO PROHIBITED ACTIONS OF PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGERS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT PATIENT STEERING AND CERTAIN OTHER TRADE PRACTICES.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits patient steering by PBMs, protecting patient choice and access to pharmacies - aligns with strengthening healthcare access and patient rights.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 13, 2026

H 4625: Parental Perinatal Mental Health Screening and Education Act

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "PARENTAL PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH SCREENING AND EDUCATION ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 TO CHAPTER 37, TITLE 44 SO AS TO REQUIRE CERTAIN HEALTHCARE FACILITIES AND HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS TO OFFER PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH SCREENINGS TO EXPECTANT PARENTS AND PARENTS OF NEWBORNS, AS WELL AS APPROPRIATE EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND REFERRALS FOR TREATMENT; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND OTHER STATE AGENCIES TO DEVELOP GUIDANCE AND PROMULGATE REGULATIONS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ARTICLE; TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 44-37-10 TO 44-37-70 AS ARTICLE 1, ENTITLED "GENERAL PROVISIONS"; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates perinatal mental health screenings and referrals, directly enhancing access to mental health services within healthcare infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Public Health

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 749: Prescription Medicine Study Committee

A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE THE "PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE STUDY COMMITTEE" TO EXAMINE AND RECOMMEND INNOVATIVE METHODS TO REDUCE COSTS FOR PRESCRIPTION MEDICINES CONSIDERED CRITICAL TO SOUTH CAROLINA CITIZENS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMITTEE; AND TO REQUIRE A REPORT OF FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates committee to study cost-reduction methods for critical prescription medicines, aiming to improve affordability and access for South Carolina citizens.85% confidence

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in committee · South Carolina · House Apr 29, 2026

H 4790: Pharmacy Benefits Managers - Maximum Allowable Cost Lists

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 38-71-2240, RELATING TO THE PLACEMENT OF DRUGS ON MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE COST LISTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGERS SHALL PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED ACCESS TO THEIR MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE COST LISTS TO PATIENTS, CONSUMERS, NETWORK PHARMACY PROVIDERS, AND EACH PHARMACY SUBJECT TO THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE COST LIST.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires PBMs to provide transparent access to drug pricing lists, improving patient and pharmacy access to cost information in healthcare coverage.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 693: Certificate of Need

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.

Topics ✓ 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

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passed · South Carolina · House May 5, 2026

H 4767: Physician Noncompete Contract Prohibition

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING CHAPTER 9 TO TITLE 41 SO AS TO PROHIBIT NONCOMPETE CLAUSES IN PHYSICIAN CONTRACTS, TO PROTECT PATIENT FREEDOM OF CHOICE, TO DEFINE IMPERMISSIBLE RESTRICTIONS ON PHYSICIAN PRACTICE, TO ALLOW CERTAIN RECOUPMENT OF EXPENSES AND PROTECTION OF LEGITIMATE BUSINESS INTERESTS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR APPLICABILITY.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits physician noncompete clauses to protect patient freedom of choice and access, directly aligning with healthcare access indicators.95% confidence

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