Veterans

in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 20, 2026

H 4698: Veteran preference

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 8-1-200 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR A VETERANS' PREFERENCE IN STATE AGENCY HIRING PRACTICES, TO REQUIRE THE CREATION OF A VETERANS' RECRUITMENT PLAN, AND TO PROVIDE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProvides veterans' hiring preference in state agencies, mandates recruitment plans, and reporting - directly supports veteran employment opportunities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Employment

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 13, 2026

H 4575: Major Richard Star Act

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO MEMORIALIZE THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ADOPT THE MAJOR RICHARD STAR ACT TO ALLOW ALL MEDICALLY RETIRED SERVICE MEMBERS TO RECEIVE FULL ACCESS TO THEIR RETIREMENT PAY AND BENEFITS.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill ensures medically retired veterans receive full retirement pay/benefits, directly advancing financial security for this group.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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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 May 6, 2026

H 4600: Property tax exemption

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-37-220, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT A CERTAIN PERCENT OF THE FAIR MARKET OF AN OWNER-OCCUPIED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY IF THE OWNER IS A VETERAN WITH A SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITY.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides property tax exemption for veterans with service-connected disabilities, offering direct tax relief to a specific lower-income group per Budget & Taxes indicators.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProvides property tax exemption for veterans with service-connected disabilities, directly expanding financial benefits for veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 14, 2025

H 3018: Marijuana Decriminalization, Veterans

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 44-53-370, RELATING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE OFFENSES AND PENALTIES, SO AS TO LEGALIZE THE POSSESSION OF TWENTY-EIGHT GRAMS OR ONE OUNCE OR LESS OF MARIJUANA OR TEN GRAMS OR LESS OF HASHISH BY CERTAIN VETERANS DIAGNOSED WITH SERVICE-CONNECTED POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransLegalizes marijuana possession for veterans with service-connected PTSD, removing legal barriers to potential treatment and directly supporting healthcare access for this specific veteran group.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Mental Health

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passed · South Carolina · House May 6, 2025

H 4137: American Heroes Bingo

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-21-3920, RELATING TO BINGO TAX ACT DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO ADD THE DEFINITIONS OF "VETERANS' TRUST FUND" AND "VETERANS' ORGANIZATION"; BY AMENDING SECTION 12-21-4020, RELATING TO CLASSES OF BINGO LICENSES, SO AS TO ADD A CLASS G LICENSE FOR VETERANS' ORGANIZATIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 12-21-4030, RELATING TO ENTRANCE FEE SURCHARGES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A CLASS G LICENSE HOLDER MAY IMPOSE A CERTAIN ENTRANCE FEE; BY AMENDING SECTION 12-21-4070, RELATING TO DOMICILES REQUIRED FOR LICENSE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN INDIVIDUAL MUST BE DOMICILED IN THIS STATE FOR A CERTAIN PERIOD BEFORE APPLYING FOR A LICENSE; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 12-21-4190, RELATING TO BINGO CARD CHARGES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT SHALL CHARGE AND RETAIN CERTAIN FEES.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAdds Class G bingo license for veterans' organizations, enabling fundraising via bingo to support veteran programs and defines Veterans' Trust Fund.90% confidence

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signed · South Carolina · House May 26, 2026

H 3453: Veterans' Children Tuition Assistance

AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-111-20, RELATING TO FREE TUITION FOR CERTAIN VETERANS' CHILDREN, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN VETERANS' CHILDREN QUALIFY FOR FREE TUITION IF THEY MEET CERTAIN CRITERIA. - RATIFIED TITLE

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands higher education access by providing free tuition to veterans' children meeting residency criteria, directly advancing educational opportunity.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands veterans' children's tuition benefits by changing residency requirement to 'since birth,' increasing access to free education for more veterans' families.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid Veteran Education

in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 15, 2025

H 3740: Paid military leave

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 8-7-90, RELATING TO LEAVES OF ABSENCE FOR PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES IN NATIONAL GUARD OR RESERVE MILITARY FORCES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN STATE EMPLOYEES RECEIVE THIRTY DAYS OF PAID MILITARY LEAVE EACH YEAR.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands paid leave benefits for state employees serving in military, directly strengthening worker benefit protections under Labor & Employment.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProvides 30 days paid military leave for state employees in National Guard/Reserve, directly supporting service members' benefits and recognition.95% confidence

Sub-Topics National Guard & Reserve

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passed · South Carolina · House Jan 29, 2025

H 3818: Melinda Woodhurst, service to York County veterans

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR U.S. ARMY COLONEL (RET.) MELINDA WOODHURST FOR HER FAITHFUL LABORS IN SUPPORT OF YORK COUNTY VETERANS AND TO THANK HER FOR HER OWN MILITARY SERVICE TO OUR GREAT COUNTRY.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly recognizes and honors veteran service (Melinda Woodhurst's support for York County veterans), aligning with support indicator of 'recognizes veteran service'.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition

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in committee · South Carolina · House Mar 5, 2025

H 4141: Private investigator licensure requirements

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 40-18-70, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR PRIVATE INVESTIGATION LICENSURE, SO AS TO INCLUDE THREE YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AS AN INVESTIGATOR OR IN A ROLE WITH INVESTIGATION DUTIES IN THE MILITARY SERVICE WITH THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly counts military investigative experience as qualifying for private investigator licensure, facilitating veteran employment in a specific profession.95% confidence

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