H3615

Healthcare Facilities

Introduced·1/14/25

Healthcare facilities in South Carolina are prohibited from initiating discussions about do not resuscitate orders with patients or their families.

This bill amends the South Carolina Code to prohibit healthcare facility staff and agents from initiating discussions about do not resuscitate orders with patients or their families, except for the facility's designated patient advocate. The provision takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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Where it stands

Current
Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Feb 5, 2025

Scrivener's error corrected

Jan 14, 2025

House

Introduced and read first time

Jan 14, 2025

House

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs