Veterans

passed · South Carolina · House May 13, 2026

H 3510: County Veterans' Affairs officers

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 25-11-40, RELATING TO COUNTY VETERANS' AFFAIRS OFFICERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SECRETARY OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS SHALL APPOINT ONE COUNTY VETERANS' AFFAIRS OFFICER FOR EACH COUNTY IN THE STATE AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL APPROPRIATE THE NECESSARY FUNDS FOR TWO FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES IN EACH COUNTY VETERANS' AFFAIRS OFFICE.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMandates state funding for two full-time county veterans' affairs officers, directly supporting veteran service infrastructure and access to benefits.95% confidence

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Feb 26, 2025

S 398: Magistrates

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 22-1-10, RELATING TO APPOINTMENT REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO ALLOW INDIVIDUALS WITH MILITARY OR LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPERIENCE TO BE ELIGIBLE TO BE APPOINTED A MAGISTRATE IN COUNTIES WITH LESS THAN FIFTY THOUSAND PEOPLE.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly allows veterans with military experience to be eligible for magistrate positions, supporting veteran employment opportunities and recognition in public service roles.85% confidence

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Apr 15, 2025

S 565: Excused student absences for Veteran's Day activities

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-29-120, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF SCHOOLS TO EXCUSE STUDENTS TO ATTEND VETERAN'S DAY ACTIVITIES, SO AS TO REQUIRE SCHOOLS TO EXCUSE STUDENTS TO ATTEND SUCH ACTIVITIES.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates schools to excuse absences for Veteran's Day activities, supporting student access to educational civic events in K-12 schools.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransRequires schools to excuse students for Veteran's Day activities, directly recognizing veteran service through educational institutions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Education

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passed · South Carolina · House Apr 9, 2025

H 4320: Chief Warrant Officer 2 Sherille Washington-Bell Day

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER 2 SHERILLE WASHINGTON-BELL FOR HER OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE UNITED STATES ARMY AND TO DECLARE AUGUST 1, 2025, AS "CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER 2 SHERILLE WASHINGTON-BELL DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill recognizes individual veteran's service via designated day, directly aligning with topic's recognition focus per indicators.95% confidence

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in committee · South Carolina · House Mar 4, 2025

H 4124: Special license plates, Afghanistan War Veteran

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 56-3-14950, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES REFLECTIVE OF CAMPAIGN MEDALS FOR SERVICE MEMBERS WHO PARTICIPATED IN CERTAIN MILITARY CAMPAIGNS, SO AS TO ADD AFGHANISTAN WAR VETERANS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAdds special license plate recognizing Afghanistan War Veterans, a form of service acknowledgment under veteran recognition policies.95% confidence

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Jan 28, 2025

S 281: Veteran's Day studies

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-29-120(B), RELATING TO TOPICS OF STUDY ON VETERANS DAY AND ATTENDANCE AT VETERANS DAY ACTIVITIES, SO AS TO REQUIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THIS STATE TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE HOUR OF INSTRUCTION ON NOVEMBER ELEVENTH ON THE HISTORY AND MEANING OF VETERANS DAY.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates K-12 curriculum requirement for Veterans Day history, enhancing educational content per bill's instruction hour requirement on curriculum topic.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransRequires public schools to teach Veterans Day history, recognizing veteran service through mandatory education, aligning with 'recognizes veteran service' indicator.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Education

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passed · South Carolina · House Apr 24, 2025

H 4405: 2nd Battalion 151st Aviation Regiment Day in SC

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO DECLARE APRIL 30, 2025, AS "2ND BATTALION 151ST AVIATION REGIMENT DAY" IN HONOR AND APPRECIATION OF THE PROFESSIONAL AND STEADFAST EFFORTS OF ITS SOLDIERS TO ENSURE THE PRESERVATION OF LIFE AND PROPERTY FOR ALL SOUTH CAROLINIANS.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransDeclares a day honoring a military unit's service, aligning with recognition as a form of veteran support per topic description.75% confidence

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signed · South Carolina · Senate May 7, 2025

S 218: South Carolina Veterans Homes

AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 25-11-730 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS SHALL ADOPT CRITERIA FOR ADMISSIONS TO AND DISCHARGES FROM SOUTH CAROLINA VETERANS' HOMES. - RATIFIED TITLE

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill mandates Department of Veterans' Affairs to adopt admission/discharge criteria for veterans' homes, ensuring structured access to care and strengthening service management.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Housing

in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 28, 2026

H 4385: Veterans' homes

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 25-11-730 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS SHALL ADOPT CRITERIA FOR ADMISSIONS TO AND DISCHARGES FROM SOUTH CAROLINA VETERANS HOMES AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE SUBMISSION OF SUCH CRITERIA.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill establishes criteria for veterans' home admissions/discharges, ensuring structured access to state veterans' housing services without restricting benefits.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

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in committee · South Carolina · House May 12, 2025

H 4389: Veterans' homes

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 25-11-730 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS SHALL ADOPT CRITERIA FOR ADMISSIONS TO AND DISCHARGES FROM SOUTH CAROLINA VETERANS HOMES AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE SUBMISSION OF SUCH CRITERIA.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill establishes admission/discharge criteria for veterans homes, ensuring structured service delivery and access to facilities.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

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