Sen. Allen Blackmon

A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AFFIRM THE COMMITMENT OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO SECURING SOUTH CAROLINA'S ROLE AS THE NATION'S PREMIER HOST FOR A NUCLEAR LIFECYCLE INNOVATION CAMPUS; TO RECOGNIZE SOUTH CAROLINA'S UNMATCHED LEADERSHIP IN NUCLEAR ENERGY, NATIONAL SECURITY, AND ADVANCED MANUFACTURING; AND TO DIRECT A UNIFIED, COMPETITIVE STATE RESPONSE TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY'S REQUEST FOR INFORMATION.

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 TO CHAPTER 1, TITLE 40, SO AS TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS RELATED TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND THERAPY OR PSYCHOTHERAPY; TO PROVIDE THAT A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL SHALL NOT BE PERMITTED TO USE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO ASSIST IN PROVIDING SUPPLEMENTARY SUPPORT IN THERAPY OR PSYCHOTHERAPY WHERE THE CLIENT'S THERAPEUTIC SESSION IS RECORDED UNLESS THE PATIENT IS INFORMED THAT ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE WILL BE USED AND FOR WHAT PURPOSE AND THE PATIENT CONSENTS TO THIS USE; TO PROVIDE THAT AN INDIVIDUAL, CORPORATION, OR ENTITY MAY NOT OFFER THERAPY OR PSYCHOTHERAPY SERVICES, INCLUDING THROUGH THE USE OF INTERNET-BASED ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, UNLESS THE THERAPY OR PSYCHOTHERAPY SERVICES ARE CONDUCTED BY A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL; TO PROVIDE THAT A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL MAY NOT ALLOW ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO MAKE INDEPENDENT THERAPEUTIC DECISIONS; TO REQUIRE THAT ALL RECORDS KEPT BY A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL; TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS; AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 56-3-780, RELATING TO PERMANENT LICENSE PLATES AND FEES FOR VEHICLES OF THE STATE AND ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS, SO AS TO CREATE A PERMANENT LICENSE PLATE FOR TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS LOCATED IN THE STATE.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate resolution that officially designates May 2026 as "ALS Awareness Month" in South Carolina. It aims to increase public understanding of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a progressive and fatal disease that affects muscle control and has no known cure. The resolution highlights the importance of supporting research, medical equipment access, and clinical trials for those living with the condition. As a commemorative measure, it does not change laws or allocate funding but serves to draw attention to the disease and its impact on patients and families.

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 43-7-60, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION OF FALSE CLAIMS, STATEMENTS, OR REPRESENTATION BY MEDICAL PROVIDERS, SO AS TO CREATE TIERED VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES FOR THIS SECTION AND PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF CONSENT AGREEMENTS; BY AMENDING SECTION 43-7-70, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION OF FALSE STATEMENTS OR REPRESENTATION ON APPLICATIONS FOR ASSISTANCE, SO AS TO CREATE TIERED VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES FOR THIS SECTION AND PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF CONSENT AGREEMENTS; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 43-7-90, RELATING TO THE ENFORCEMENT OF SECTIONS 43-7-60 TO 43-7-80, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO ISSUE ADMINISTRATIVE SUBPOENAS AND OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTIONS.

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE RETIRED U.S. MARINE COLONEL CLAUDE H. DAVIS UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AS A NJROTC INSTRUCTOR AT SEVERAL SCHOOLS, INCLUDING AT SOUTH AIKEN HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE LAST TEN YEARS, COMMEND HIM FOR HIS FORTY-SIX YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE, AND WISH HIM MUCH HAPPINESS AND FULFILMENT IN THE YEARS AHEAD.

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 56-31-70 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A RENTER OF A RENTAL VEHICLE MAY AGREE THAT IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT INVOLVING THE RENTAL VEHICLE THE RENTER'S AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY WILL PAY UP TO ITS LIMITS OF LIABILITY BEFORE THE RENTAL COMPANY MUST PAY.

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE THE PINEVIEW DIAMOND YOUTH COACH PITCH BASEBALL TEAM AND COACHES ON A REMARKABLE SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON REPRESENTING SOUTH CAROLINA AND WINNING THE 2025 DIAMOND YOUTH BASEBALL DIVISION II 8U COACH PITCH WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP.

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO SALUTE THE PINEVIEW 6U ROOKIE BALL ALL-STAR BASEBALL TEAM AND COACHES FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON CAPTURING THE 2025 DIAMOND YOUTH WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE COLUMBIA GARDEN CLUB UPON THE OCCASION OF ITS CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY AND TO WISH THE CLUB AND ITS MEMBERS MANY MORE YEARS OF CONTINUED SUCCESS.