H3654

Child Welfare

Complete·5/7/25

Amends South Carolina Code to authorize disclosure of child welfare records to certain officials.

This bill amends the South Carolina Code to authorize the disclosure of child welfare records to county and state Guardian ad Litem Program staff and the State Child Advocate when carrying out their duties. It also updates references to the Department of Children's Advocacy and its divisions. The act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

41 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

DDR

Calendar

Mar 26, 2025

9:00 AM

Senate Family & Veterans Services Committee - Big Red Barn Presentation, on Regulation 5296 and on 415

Mar 20, 2025

10:00 AM

Senate Family & Veterans' Services - Child Welfare Subcommittee on Regulations 5303,5308,5313,5314,5315 and on 3654

History

May 7, 2025

Effective date 04/28/25

May 7, 2025

Act No. 8

Apr 28, 2025

Signed By Governor