H3048

Coroner Qualifications

Chamber Passed·2/26/25

Amends qualifications for coroners in South Carolina, including education, experience, and training requirements.

This bill amends the qualifications for coroners in South Carolina. It requires candidates to file a sworn affidavit with their political party's county executive committee and submit a copy to the county election commission. Candidates must also provide personal information and undergo fingerprinting and background checks. Qualifications include experience in death investigation, education, or law enforcement certification. Coroners must complete basic training and annual in-service training, with potential suspension for non-compliance.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 115–0 · Feb 26, 2025
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House: Passage Of Bill

115 Yea

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0 Nay

5 Not Voting

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 1

11:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on 753, 3048, 4188

Feb 18, 2025

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Full Committee

History

Feb 26, 2025

House

Read third time and sent to Senate

Feb 26, 2025

Senate

Introduced and read first time

Feb 26, 2025

Senate

Referred to Committee on Judiciary