H3997

First responders

Introduced·2/13/25
Introduced Text

Extends property tax exemptions to surviving spouses of public works employees killed in emergencies and defines public works employees as first.

This bill amends South Carolina law to include surviving spouses of county and municipal public works employees killed while deployed in emergencies in property tax exemptions. It also defines county and municipal public works employees who may be deployed in emergencies as first responders for purposes of receiving workers' compensation award payments and for the South Carolina Overdose Prevention Act. The bill takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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Ways and Means Committee
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History

Feb 13, 2025

House

Introduced and read first time

Feb 13, 2025

House

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means