H4042

Ivermectin

Chamber Passed·5/6/26

South Carolina H4042 allows over-the-counter purchase of ivermectin tablets without a prescription.

South Carolina H4042 amends the state code to permit the sale of ivermectin tablets over-the-counter without requiring a prescription or consultation with a healthcare professional. This bill authorizes the public to purchase ivermectin tablets directly, bypassing the need for a doctor's order or pharmacist's consultation. The change takes effect upon the governor's approval.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 29–63 · May 6
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
38
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

58 Yea

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37 Nay

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14 Not Voting

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15 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 26

9:00 AM

House 3-M Medical and Health Affairs on 146, 449, 4042

Jan 20

12:00 AM

House 3-M Medical and Health Affairs on 4042, 4262, 4757

History

Jun 25

House

Committed to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

Jun 25

House

Roll call Yeas-58 Nays-37

May 18

House

Debate adjourned