H3115

Birth Certificates

Introduced·1/14/25

Waives fees for birth certificate copies for homeless individuals in South Carolina.

This bill amends South Carolina law to waive fees for birth certificate copies for homeless individuals. The waiver applies to requests made by homeless individuals whose status is verified by certain agencies. The bill specifies that homeless individuals can receive up to four birth records annually under this provision. The Department of Social Services is tasked with establishing regulations to implement these changes.

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Where it stands

Current
Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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6
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 30, 2025

9:00 AM

House Ways and Means Full Committee

History

Jan 14

House

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Garvin, Gilliard

Jan 14

House

Recommitted to Committee on Ways and Means

Jan 13

House

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: King, Govan