South Carolina H3798 establishes criteria for military chaplains and their privilege to refuse to disclose confidential communications.

South Carolina H3798 amends the state code to add criteria for military chaplains serving in the National Guard, organized militia not in National Guard Service, or unorganized militia. These chaplains must be properly ordained and endorsed by a recognized military-endorsing agency and meet any specific qualifications required by their respective militia class. The bill also grants military chaplains the privilege to possess privileged communication with all militia members, authorized dependents, and authorized personnel.

South Carolina H3798 establishes criteria for military chaplains and their privilege to refuse to disclose confidential communications.

South Carolina H3798 amends the state code to add criteria for military chaplains serving in the National Guard, organized militia not in National Guard Service, or unorganized militia. These chaplains must be properly ordained and endorsed by a recognized military-endorsing agency and meet any specific qualifications required by their respective militia class. The bill also grants military chaplains the privilege to possess privileged communication with all militia members, authorized dependents, and authorized personnel.