South Carolina
126th General Assembly·3,889 bills·Adjourned May 7, 2026
Track legislation moving through South Carolina. Browse 3,889 bills and resolutions during the 126th General Assembly, each with a plain-language summary, current status from introduction to enactment, sponsors, and voting history.
Bills
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws So As To Enact The "patients' Right To Transparency And Timely Access To Healthcare Services Act"; By Adding Section 44-116-10 So As To Define Necessary Terms; By Adding Section 44-116-20 So As To Exclude Certain Healthcare Providers From Preauthorization Requirements Who Meet A Ninety Percent Threshold Of Preauthorization Requests For Medications And Treatments During A Particular Time Period; By Adding Section 44-116-30 So As To Require A Fair And Transparent Prior Authorization Process For Medications And Treatments; By Adding Section 44-116-40 So As To Establish Timelines For Preauthorization Decisions; By Adding Section 44-116-50 So As To Prohibit Ongoing Prior Authorization Requirements For Patients Living With Chronic Conditions After Prior Authorization Has Been Provided Under Certain Circumstances; By Adding Section 44-116-60 So As To Prohibit Insurance Companies From Switching Pharmaceuticals During A Policy Year; By Adding Section 44-116-70 So As To Allow For Step Therapy Exceptions; By Adding Section 44-116-80 So As To Provide That Once Prior Authorization Is Granted, Health Carriers Must Pay For The Service With Exceptions; By Adding Section 44-116-90 So As To Require Continuity Of Care When A Patient Changes Insurance Policies; By Adding Section 44-116-100 So As To Require Certain Filings For Insurance Companies For Transparency Concerning Approval And Denial Rates; And By Adding Section 44-116-110 So As To Provide For Enforcement Of The Chapter.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws So As To Enact The "patients' Right To Transparency And Timely Access To Healthcare Services Act"; By Adding Section 44-116-10 So As To Define Necessary Terms; By Adding Section 44-116-20 So As To Exclude Certain Healthcare Providers From Preauthorization Requirements Who Meet A Ninety Percent Threshold Of Preauthorization Requests For Medications And Treatments During A Particular Time Period; By Adding Section 44-116-30 So As To Require A Fair And Transparent Prior Authorization Process For Medications And Treatments; By Adding Section 44-116-40 So As To Establish Timelines For Preauthorization Decisions; By Adding Section 44-116-50 So As To Prohibit Ongoing Prior Authorization Requirements For Patients Living With Chronic Conditions After Prior Authorization Has Been Provided Under Certain Circumstances; By Adding Section 44-116-60 So As To Prohibit Insurance Companies From Switching Pharmaceuticals During A Policy Year; By Adding Section 44-116-70 So As To Allow For Step Therapy Exceptions; By Adding Section 44-116-80 So As To Provide That Once Prior Authorization Is Granted, Health Carriers Must Pay For The Service With Exceptions; By Adding Section 44-116-90 So As To Require Continuity Of Care When A Patient Changes Insurance Policies; By Adding Section 44-116-100 So As To Require Certain Filings For Insurance Companies For Transparency Concerning Approval And Denial Rates; And By Adding Section 44-116-110 So As To Provide For Enforcement Of The Chapter.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 56-19-480, Relating To The Transfer, Surrender, And Issuance Of Certain Certificates Of Title, License Plates, Registration Cards, And Manufacturers' Serial Plates Of Vehicles Sold As Salvaged, Abandoned, Scrapped, Or Destroyed, So As To Provide In Addition To Other Requirements, The Owners Of Rebuilt, Salvage, Salvage Flood, Or Salvage Fire Vehicles May Not Be Issued Certificates Of Title Unless The Vehicles Are Equipped With Certain Safety Features.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 56-19-480, Relating To The Transfer, Surrender, And Issuance Of Certain Certificates Of Title, License Plates, Registration Cards, And Manufacturers' Serial Plates Of Vehicles Sold As Salvaged, Abandoned, Scrapped, Or Destroyed, So As To Provide In Addition To Other Requirements, The Owners Of Rebuilt, Salvage, Salvage Flood, Or Salvage Fire Vehicles May Not Be Issued Certificates Of Title Unless The Vehicles Are Equipped With Certain Safety Features.
Congratulate Sandra Rose Martin Belk Upon The Occasion Of Her Recent Retirement As Town Of Pageland Deputy Clerk, To Commend Her For Nearly Forty Years Of Dedicated Service, And To Wish Her Much Continued Success And Fulfillment In The Years To Come.
Congratulate Sandra Rose Martin Belk Upon The Occasion Of Her Recent Retirement As Town Of Pageland Deputy Clerk, To Commend Her For Nearly Forty Years Of Dedicated Service, And To Wish Her Much Continued Success And Fulfillment In The Years To Come.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "south Carolina Pray Safe Act" By Adding Section 23-3-90 So As To Establish The South Carolina Pray Safe Grant Program Within The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division To Provide Grants For Security Enhancements To Certain Organizations That Are At Risk Of Being Victims Of A Religiously Motivated Crime.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "south Carolina Pray Safe Act" By Adding Section 23-3-90 So As To Establish The South Carolina Pray Safe Grant Program Within The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division To Provide Grants For Security Enhancements To Certain Organizations That Are At Risk Of Being Victims Of A Religiously Motivated Crime.
Recognize And Honor Hartsville High School Head Baseball Coach Tony Gainey Upon The Occasion Of His Retirement At The End Of The 2025 Season After Years Of Outstanding Coaching, And To Wish Him Continued Success And Happiness In All His Future Endeavors.
Recognize And Honor Hartsville High School Head Baseball Coach Tony Gainey Upon The Occasion Of His Retirement At The End Of The 2025 Season After Years Of Outstanding Coaching, And To Wish Him Continued Success And Happiness In All His Future Endeavors.
A Senate Resolution To Recognize And Honor The Lancaster High School Boys Varsity Basketball Team, Coaches, And School Officials For An Extraordinary Season And To Congratulate Them For Winning The 2025 South Carolina Class Aaaa State Championship Title.
A Senate Resolution To Recognize And Honor The Lancaster High School Boys Varsity Basketball Team, Coaches, And School Officials For An Extraordinary Season And To Congratulate Them For Winning The 2025 South Carolina Class Aaaa State Championship Title.
A Senate Resolution To Congratulate Ferria Malenda Lake Goodwin Of Greenville County On The Occasion Of Her Eighty-fifth Birthday And To Wish Her A Joyous Birthday Celebration And Many Years Of Continued Health And Happiness.
A Senate Resolution To Congratulate Ferria Malenda Lake Goodwin Of Greenville County On The Occasion Of Her Eighty-fifth Birthday And To Wish Her A Joyous Birthday Celebration And Many Years Of Continued Health And Happiness.
A Senate Resolution To Honor Greater Greenwood United Ministry At The Celebration Of Its Thirtieth Anniversary, To Thank This Fine Organization For Its Three Decades Of Worthy Service, And To Extend Best Wishes For Many More Years Of Blessing In Serving The Greenwood Community.
A Senate Resolution To Honor Greater Greenwood United Ministry At The Celebration Of Its Thirtieth Anniversary, To Thank This Fine Organization For Its Three Decades Of Worthy Service, And To Extend Best Wishes For Many More Years Of Blessing In Serving The Greenwood Community.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 9-11-28 So As To Provide That A Council Of A Municipality May Allow A Municipal Court Judge To Participate In The Police Officers Retirement System.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 9-11-28 So As To Provide That A Council Of A Municipality May Allow A Municipal Court Judge To Participate In The Police Officers Retirement System.
Honor Head Coach Joshua Staley Of The Ridge View High School Boys Basketball Team For His Distinguished Tenure And Remarkable Achievements In Coaching High School Basketball.
Honor Head Coach Joshua Staley Of The Ridge View High School Boys Basketball Team For His Distinguished Tenure And Remarkable Achievements In Coaching High School Basketball.
Express The Profound Sorrow Of The Members Of The South Carolina House Of Representatives Upon The Passing Of Donald Rhett Shuler Of Sumter County And To Extend Their Deepest Sympathy To His Loving Family And His Many Friends.
Express The Profound Sorrow Of The Members Of The South Carolina House Of Representatives Upon The Passing Of Donald Rhett Shuler Of Sumter County And To Extend Their Deepest Sympathy To His Loving Family And His Many Friends.
Recognize And Honor Pediatricians, Pediatric Subspecialists, And Pediatric Trainees And To Declare April 1, 2025, As "south Carolina Pediatricians Day" In The Palmetto State.
Recognize And Honor Pediatricians, Pediatric Subspecialists, And Pediatric Trainees And To Declare April 1, 2025, As "south Carolina Pediatricians Day" In The Palmetto State.
A Senate Resolution To Congratulate Gennie B. Hudgens Harpe Of Greenville County On The Occasion Of Her Ninetieth Birthday And To Wish Her A Joyous Birthday Celebration And Many Years Of Continued Health And Happiness.
A Senate Resolution To Congratulate Gennie B. Hudgens Harpe Of Greenville County On The Occasion Of Her Ninetieth Birthday And To Wish Her A Joyous Birthday Celebration And Many Years Of Continued Health And Happiness.
A Senate Resolution To Congratulate Abate Of South Carolina Upon The Occasion Of Its Fiftieth Anniversary And To Commend Abate Of South Carolina For Its Many Years Of Dedicated Service To The People And The State Of South Carolina.
A Senate Resolution To Congratulate Abate Of South Carolina Upon The Occasion Of Its Fiftieth Anniversary And To Commend Abate Of South Carolina For Its Many Years Of Dedicated Service To The People And The State Of South Carolina.
Recognize Judy Floyd, Director Of Christ Central Aiken-graniteville, And Her Husband, Roger Floyd, For Their Meaningful Service To The Community Through The Agency Of Christ Central, To Congratulate Them Upon Their Retirement, And To Wish Them Continued Success And Happiness In All Their Future Endeavors.
Recognize Judy Floyd, Director Of Christ Central Aiken-graniteville, And Her Husband, Roger Floyd, For Their Meaningful Service To The Community Through The Agency Of Christ Central, To Congratulate Them Upon Their Retirement, And To Wish Them Continued Success And Happiness In All Their Future Endeavors.
Celebrate The Joyous Occasion Of The One Hundred Twenty-fifth Anniversary Of Bellview Baptist Church And To Congratulate And Honor Pastor Darren Rood And The Congregation For Their Years Of Dedicated Service To The Laurens Community.
Celebrate The Joyous Occasion Of The One Hundred Twenty-fifth Anniversary Of Bellview Baptist Church And To Congratulate And Honor Pastor Darren Rood And The Congregation For Their Years Of Dedicated Service To The Laurens Community.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Article 24 To Chapter 71, Title 38 Entitled "vision Care Plans" So As To Define Terms And Regulate Vision Care Plans.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Article 24 To Chapter 71, Title 38 Entitled "vision Care Plans" So As To Define Terms And Regulate Vision Care Plans.
A Senate Resolution To Congratulate The Ridge View High School Boys Basketball Team On Capturing The 2025 Class Aaaaa Division 1 State Championship Title And To Honor The Team's Exceptional Players, Coaches, And Staff.
A Senate Resolution To Congratulate The Ridge View High School Boys Basketball Team On Capturing The 2025 Class Aaaaa Division 1 State Championship Title And To Honor The Team's Exceptional Players, Coaches, And Staff.
A Senate Resolution To Recognize And Commend The Honorable Alex Kinlaw Jr., A Former Judge For The 13th Judicial Circuit, Upon The Occasion Of His Retirement From The Bench And To Wish Him Continued Success And Happiness In All His Future Endeavors.
A Senate Resolution To Recognize And Commend The Honorable Alex Kinlaw Jr., A Former Judge For The 13th Judicial Circuit, Upon The Occasion Of His Retirement From The Bench And To Wish Him Continued Success And Happiness In All His Future Endeavors.
Recognize April 1, 2025, As "higher Education Day" In South Carolina.
Recognize April 1, 2025, As "higher Education Day" In South Carolina.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "south Carolina Pray Safe Act" By Adding Section 23-3-90 So As To Establish The South Carolina Pray Safe Grant Program Within The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division To Provide Grants For Security Enhancements To Certain Organizations That Are At Risk Of Being Victims Of A Religiously Motivated Crime.
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "south Carolina Pray Safe Act" By Adding Section 23-3-90 So As To Establish The South Carolina Pray Safe Grant Program Within The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division To Provide Grants For Security Enhancements To Certain Organizations That Are At Risk Of Being Victims Of A Religiously Motivated Crime.
A Senate Resolution To Congratulate Mt. Lebanon Methodist Church Of Greenwood On The Occasion Of Its Historic One Hundred Ninetieth Anniversary And To Commend The Church For Nearly Two Centuries Of Service To God And The Community.
A Senate Resolution To Congratulate Mt. Lebanon Methodist Church Of Greenwood On The Occasion Of Its Historic One Hundred Ninetieth Anniversary And To Commend The Church For Nearly Two Centuries Of Service To God And The Community.
Recognize South Carolina As A Technology First State, Committed To The Exploration And Understanding Of Enabling And Assistive Technology Supports That May Allow All South Carolinians With Disabilities Greater Opportunity To Live Independent And Fulfilling Lives.
Recognize South Carolina As A Technology First State, Committed To The Exploration And Understanding Of Enabling And Assistive Technology Supports That May Allow All South Carolinians With Disabilities Greater Opportunity To Live Independent And Fulfilling Lives.
Recognize And Honor The Blythewood High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team, Coaches, And School Officials For A Remarkable Season And To Congratulate Them On Winning The 2025 South Carolina Class Aaaaa State Championship Title.
Recognize And Honor The Blythewood High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team, Coaches, And School Officials For A Remarkable Season And To Congratulate Them On Winning The 2025 South Carolina Class Aaaaa State Championship Title.
A Senate Resolution To Recognize And Honor The Andrew Jackson High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team, Coaches, And School Officials For An Outstanding Season And To Congratulate Them For Winning The 2024-2025 South Carolina Class Aa State Championship Title.
A Senate Resolution To Recognize And Honor The Andrew Jackson High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team, Coaches, And School Officials For An Outstanding Season And To Congratulate Them For Winning The 2024-2025 South Carolina Class Aa State Championship Title.