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.
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Introduced
Passed 1st Chamber
3Passed 2nd Chamber
4To Governor
5Became Law
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History
2026
Apr 2Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal AffairsLatest
Apr 2Introduced and read first timeMinor
Mar 31Read third time and sent to HousePassed 1st Chamber
Vote recorded 3rd Reading. Result: pass.Upper
Mar 31AmendedMajor
Mar 25Roll call Ayes-43 Nays-0
Vote recorded 2nd Reading. Result: pass.Upper
Mar 25Read second timeMinor
Mar 25Committee Amendment AdoptedMajor
Mar 19Committee report: Favorable with amendment Medical AffairsMinor
Jan 28Referred to Committee on Medical AffairsMinor