S.0753

Coroner Qualifications

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

Amends coroner qualifications and training requirements in South Carolina.

This bill revises the qualifications and training requirements for coroners in South Carolina. It mandates that coroners and deputy coroners complete a basic training session within a year of their election or appointment. Additionally, it requires annual in-service training, fingerprinting, and background checks for all coroners. The bill also establishes a Coroners Training Advisory Committee to oversee training and qualifications. Failure to comply with training requirements can result in suspension from office.

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Judiciary Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Apr 1

11:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on 753, 3048, 4188

History

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced and read first time

Jan 13

Senate

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

Dec 10, 2025

Senate

Prefiled