South Carolina General Assembly
124th Session, 2021-2022
Legislation Prefiled in the House

PREFILE SHEET

11/10/21

H. 4501 (Word version) -- Reps. Brawley and King: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-28-2740, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF CERTAIN GASOLINE USER FEE FUNDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FIFTEEN PERCENT OF A COUNTY'S APPORTIONMENT OF "C" FUNDS MUST BE EXPENDED ON CERTAIN RURAL ROADS.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 4502 (Word version) -- Rep. Burns: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 34-3-120 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A BANK MAY NOT ALLOW A GOVERNMENTAL TAX COLLECTION AGENCY TO COLLECT CERTAIN CUSTOMER DATA.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 4503 (Word version) -- Reps. Burns, Haddon and Forrest: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-1-500 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A QUALIFIED FAMILY IS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE A SCHOOL TUITION REBATE.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 4504 (Word version) -- Rep. Hewitt: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-2110, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MAXIMUM SALES TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A WATERCRAFT TRAILER AND A WATERCRAFT MOTOR MAY NOT BE TAXED MORE THAN THE MAXIMUM TAX.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

H. 4505 (Word version) -- Rep. Jones: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-103-163 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PUBLIC INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING MAY NOT REQUIRE THAT ITS STUDENTS AND EMPLOYEES WEAR A FACE MASK.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4506 (Word version) -- Rep. Jones: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR ONE THIRD OF THE VALUE OF ANY MOTORCYCLE.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 4507 (Word version) -- Rep. Jones: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-11-498 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO STATE AGENCY, DEPARTMENT, INSTITUTION, COMMISSION, BOARD, OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION, INCLUDING A SCHOOL DISTRICT, MAY REQUIRE THAT INDIVIDUALS WEAR A FACE MASK.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4508 (Word version) -- Rep. Jones: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT NO STATE AGENCY, DEPARTMENT, INSTITUTION, COMMISSION, BOARD, OR POLITICAL SUBDIVISION, INCLUDING A SCHOOL DISTRICT, MAY REQUIRE THAT INDIVIDUALS RECEIVE A COVID-19 VACCINATION.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4509 (Word version) -- Rep. Jones: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL MAY NOT EXPEND FUNDS ON ANY MANDATORY ENFORCEMENT, COERCION, REQUIREMENT, OR GUIDANCE OF FACE MASKS, COVID-19 TESTING, OR COVID-19 VACCINES.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4510 (Word version) -- Rep. May: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 58-23-620, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SITUATIONS IN WHICH LOCAL LICENSING FEES MAY OR MAY NOT BE IMPOSED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A MUNICIPALITY OR COUNTY THAT IS THE LOCATION OF A CARRIER'S PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS MAY NOT IMPOSE A LICENSE FEE OR LICENSE TAX ON CERTAIN CERTIFICATE HOLDERS.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 4511 (Word version) -- Rep. Pendarvis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-37-220, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR TWO PRIVATE PASSENGER VEHICLES OWNED OR LEASED BY ANY PERMANENTLY AND TOTALLY DISABLED FORMER LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OR FORMER FIREFIGHTER.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 4512 (Word version) -- Rep. Rutherford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 17-22-520, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ALCOHOL EDUCATION PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY; SECTION 61-4-50, RELATING TO ALCOHOL SALES TO UNDERAGE PERSONS; SECTION 61-4-70, RELATING TO POSTING CERTAIN SIGNS; SECTION 61-4-90, RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF BEER OR WINE FOR AN UNDERAGE PERSON'S CONSUMPTION; SECTION 61-4-100, RELATING TO CERTAIN CRIMINAL CHARGES; SECTION 61-4-360, RELATING TO SAMPLES OF WINE; SECTION 61-4-520, RELATING TO RETAIL PERMITS; SECTION 61-4-580, RELATING TO CERTAIN PROHIBITED ACTS; SECTION 61-4-745, RELATING TO THE TRANSPORTATION OF CERTAIN ALCOHOL; SECTION 61-4-747, RELATING TO CERTAIN SHIPMENTS OF ALCOHOL; SECTION 61-4-748, RELATING TO CERTAIN SATELLITE LOCATION CERTIFICATES; SECTION 61-4-960, RELATING TO BEER TASTINGS; SECTION 61-4-1515, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO BREWERIES; SECTION 61-4-1920, RELATING TO KEGS; AND SECTION 63-19-2440, RELATING TO THE PURCHASE OF BEER AND WINE, ALL SO AS TO CHANGE THE APPLICABLE AGE FROM TWENTY-ONE TO EIGHTEEN.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4513 (Word version) -- Rep. G. R. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 33-56-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CHARITABLE FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT THAT MAY BE RECEIVED IN CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC FROM TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS TO THIRTY-SIX THOUSAND DOLLARS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 33-57-120, RELATING TO A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION'S QUALIFICATION TO CONDUCT RAFFLES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF A TOTAL PRIZE OFFERED IN A RAFFLE EVENT FROM NINE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS TO TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4514 (Word version) -- Rep. West: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-150-230, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO LOTTERY PRIZES, SO AS TO REMOVE CERTAIN PROVISIONS RELATING TO CONTRACTING WITH CERTAIN AGENCIES.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 4515 (Word version) -- Rep. Burns: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 10-1-169 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DISPLAY OF CERTAIN POSTERS REPRESENTING THE STATE FLAG, THE UNITED STATES FLAG, AND THE NATIONAL MOTTO OF THE UNITED STATES IN PUBLIC BUILDINGS THROUGHOUT THE STATE INCLUDING PUBLIC SCHOOL CLASSROOMS AND LIBRARIES, AND TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING THE ACQUISITION OF THESE POSTERS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4516 (Word version) -- Rep. Bustos: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 41-1-75 SO AS TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT TERMINATE AN EMPLOYEE FOR DECLINING TO RECEIVE A COVID-19 VACCINATION IF THE EMPLOYEE RECEIVED MONOCLONAL THERAPY OR PREVIOUSLY HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH COVID-19, AND TO PROVIDE REMEDIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4517 (Word version) -- Rep. Gilliard: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, SO AS TO ENACT THE "RACIALLY RESTRICTIVE COVENANT REMOVAL ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 31-21-160 SO AS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS MAY RECORD NEW INSTRUMENTS TO REMOVE RACIALLY RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS AND CERTAIN OTHER RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS FROM DEEDS TO REAL PROPERTY, AND TO PROVIDE RELATED PROCEDURES.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 4518 (Word version) -- Rep. Gilliard: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE THE "COASTAL STRUCTURAL STABILITY STUDY COMMITTEE" TO EXAMINE CURRENT MEASURES FOR INSPECTING COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS THAT ARE SIX FLOORS OR MORE IN HEIGHT CONSTRUCTED ALONG THE SOUTH CAROLINA COAST AND ON THE CHARLESTON PENINSULA TO EVALUATE THEIR STRUCTURAL SOUNDNESS, TO REQUIRE THE STUDY COMMITTEE TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVING SUCH MEASURES, TO PROVIDE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE STUDY COMMITTEE, TO REQUIRE THE STUDY COMMITTEE TO PREPARE A REPORT WITH FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISSOLUTION OF THE STUDY COMMITTEE.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 4519 (Word version) -- Rep. Huggins: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-13-40 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A REGISTERED BARBER MAY PRACTICE BARBERING IN A BEAUTY SALON; AND TO AMEND SECTION 40-13-20, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "BEAUTY SALON", SO AS INCLUDE BARBERING WITHIN THE SCOPE OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES THAT MAY BE PERFORMED IN A BEAUTY SALON IN ADDITION TO COSMETOLOGY.

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

H. 4520 (Word version) -- Rep. J. Moore: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 60-11-110, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION, SO AS TO REPLACE THE CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION WITH MEMBERS APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR, TO REVISE THE COMPOSITION AND MANNER OF THE APPOINTMENT OF THE COMMISSION, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE STAGGERING OF BOARD MEMBERS' TERMS, AMONG OTHER THINGS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4521 (Word version) -- Rep. Rutherford: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-150-65 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE LOTTERY COMMISSION LAWFULLY MAY OWN, MARKET, AND REGULATE CERTAIN CASH DEPOSIT-ACTIVATED GAMES OF SKILL MACHINES THAT SKILLED PLAYERS MAY PLAY TO EARN PRIZES; TO PROVIDE THE COMMISSION SHALL MAINTAIN OWNERSHIP AND CONTROL OF THESE GAMES OF SKILL MACHINES; AND TO PROVIDE PERSONS EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER LAWFULLY MAY PLAY THESE MACHINES AND ESTABLISHMENTS APPROVED BY THE COMMISSION LAWFULLY MAY POSSESS THE MACHINES.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 4522 (Word version) -- Reps. Taylor, G. M. Smith, Fry, Erickson, Huggins, Bradley, Trantham, Kimmons, Thayer, Haddon, Hixon, Forrest, B. Cox, McCabe, Dabney, Morgan, May, Bailey, Long and West: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-15 SO AS TO PROHIBIT PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING FROM AWARDING TENURE OR ENTERING EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS OF MORE THAN FIVE YEARS DURATION WITH EMPLOYEES HIRED AFTER DECEMBER 31, 2022; TO TERMINATE EXISTING TENURE PROGRAMS WHEN NO COVERED EMPLOYEES REMAIN EMPLOYED BY THE INSTITUTION; TO PROVIDE BEGINNING WITH THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR ALL FULL-TIME FACULTY AND TENURED FACULTY AT PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING SHALL TEACH AT LEAST TWO UNDERGRADUATE CLASSES IN THE FALL AND SPRING SEMESTERS EACH YEAR, AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION FOR FACULTY EMPLOYED IN DEPARTMENTS OR SCHOOLS ONLY OFFERING GRADUATE DEGREES; AND TO PROVIDE CERTAIN RELATED REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING AND THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 4523 (Word version) -- Rep. Burns: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-13-1625 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ANY VOTING SYSTEM PURCHASED FOR USE IN SOUTH CAROLINA SHALL UTILIZE HAND-MARKED PAPER BALLOTS TABULATED BY OPTICAL SCANNERS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4524 (Word version) -- Rep. Collins: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 22-5-190, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO WARRANTS ISSUED IN OTHER COUNTIES OR BY MUNICIPAL AUTHORITIES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE A CORRECTIONAL OFFICER TO SERVE WARRANTS ISSUED BY MUNICIPAL JURISDICTIONS WITHIN THE SAME COUNTY ON A PERSON INCARCERATED IN THAT COUNTY'S JAIL OR DETENTION CENTER WITHOUT THE NECESSITY OF A MAGISTRATE ENDORSING THE WARRANT.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4525 (Word version) -- Reps. Haddon, Hiott, Burns and Hixon: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-11-60 SO AS TO GRANT THE GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL FOR AGRICULTURE AT JOHN DE LA HOWE USE AND POSSESSION RIGHTS OF AGRICULTURE-RELATED STATE-OWNED SURPLUS PROPERTY.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

H. 4526 (Word version) -- Rep. Rutherford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-450, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO IMMUNITY UNDER THE PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY ACT, SO AS TO GRANT A PERSON THE RIGHT TO APPEAL A COURT FINDING THAT THE PERSON IS NOT ENTITLED TO IMMUNITY NOTWITHSTANDING A SUBSEQUENT GUILTY PLEA TO THE SAME UNDERLYING OFFENSE.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4527 (Word version) -- Rep. Bustos: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-6-1171 CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MILITARY RETIREMENT INCOME DEDUCTION, SO AS TO REMOVE CERTAIN LIMITS.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 4528 (Word version) -- Reps. Burns and Chumley: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 6 TO CHAPTER 5, TITLE 39 SO AS TO STOP CERTAIN SOCIAL MEDIA CENSORSHIP, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES, AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4529 (Word version) -- Reps. King, McDaniel and Brawley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-11-160, AS AMENDED. CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE AGENCY HEAD SALARY COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SALARY INCREASE SHALL NOT BECOME EFFECTIVE UNTIL APPROVED BY A MAJORITY OF EACH HOUSE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN SEPARATE VOTES HELD ONLY ON THE QUESTION OF EACH INDIVIDUAL INCREASE.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 4530 (Word version) -- Rep. May: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 10-1-220 SO AS TO PROHIBIT FLAGS AND BANNERS THAT INTEND TO PROMOTE A SOCIAL OR POLITICAL CAUSE FROM BEING FLOWN FROM PUBLIC BUILDINGS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4531 (Word version) -- Rep. Burns: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 6, CHAPTER 3, TITLE 16, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO UNLAWFUL HAZING, SO AS TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS AND RESTRUCTURE THE OFFENSES AND PENALTIES ASSOCIATED WITH UNLAWFUL HAZING.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4532 (Word version) -- Rep. Garvin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-651, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF CERTAIN CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT OFFENSES, SO AS TO INCLUDE A DEFINITION FOR "OFFENSIVE CONTACT"; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-654, RELATING TO CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT IN THE THIRD DEGREE, SO AS TO REVISE THE ELEMENTS OF THE OFFENSE.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4533 (Word version) -- Rep. Jefferson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 14-7-840, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE EXEMPTION FROM JURY SERVICE FOR PERSONS SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER, SO AS TO INCREASE THE AGE FOR WHICH THE EXEMPTION IS ALLOWED TO SEVENTY-SIX YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4534 (Word version) -- Rep. Rutherford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-680, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PERMITS TO PURCHASE NONFERROUS METALS, TRANSPORTATION AND SALE OF NONFERROUS METALS, AND VARIOUS OFFENSES ASSOCIATED WITH NONFERROUS METALS, SO AS TO RESTRUCTURE THE VARIOUS OFFENSES TO INCLUDE INTENT AND CLARIFY CERTAIN ASPECTS OF THE VIOLATIONS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4535 (Word version) -- Rep. Bennett: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 TO CHAPTER 1, TITLE 63 SO AS TO PROVIDE PROTECTIONS FOR CHILDREN AGAINST UNFILTERED DEVICES; TO PROVIDE NECESSARY DEFINITIONS; TO REQUIRE MANUFACTURERS TO PROVIDE AUTOMATIC FILTERING CAPABILITIES ON DEVICES ACTIVATED IN THIS STATE; TO SUBJECT MANUFACTURERS TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LIABILITY FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS ARTICLE; AND TO SUBJECT INDIVIDUALS TO CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LIABILITY FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS ARTICLE; TO AMEND SECTION 16-17-490, RELATING TO CONTRIBUTING TO THE DELINQUENCY OF A MINOR, SO AS TO PROHIBIT PROVIDING A PASSCODE TO REMOVE THE PORNOGRAPHY FILTER FOR AN INTERNET ACCESSIBLE DEVICE BY SOMEONE OTHER THAN A MINOR'S PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN; AND TO DESIGNATE SECTIONS 63-1-10 THROUGH 63-1-50 AS ARTICLE 1, ENTITLED "GENERAL PROVISIONS".

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4536 (Word version) -- Rep. Daning: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-48 SO AS TO PROHIBIT HEALTH INSURERS OFFERING VISION INSURANCE FROM CONTROLLING OR ATTEMPTING TO CONTROL THE PROFESSIONAL JUDGMENT, MANNER OF PRACTICE, OR PRACTICE OF AN OPTOMETRIST, THERAPEUTIC CERTIFIED OPTOMETRIST, OR OPTICIAN.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 4537 (Word version) -- Rep. Jefferson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-63-110 SO AS TO PROHIBIT ISSUERS OF INDIVIDUAL LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES FROM DISCRIMINATING AGAINST LIVING KIDNEY DONORS; BY ADDING SECTION 38-65-130 SO AS TO PROHIBIT ISSUERS OF GROUP LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES FROM DISCRIMINATING AGAINST LIVING KIDNEY DONORS; BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-105 SO AS TO PROHIBIT ISSUERS OF DISABILITY INCOME INSURANCE POLICIES FROM DISCRIMINATING AGAINST LIVING KIDNEY DONORS; BY ADDING SECTION 38-72-110 SO AS TO PROHIBIT ISSUERS OF LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE POLICIES FROM DISCRIMINATING AGAINST LIVING KIDNEY DONORS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 41-1-140 SO AS TO REQUIRE EMPLOYERS TO EXTEND BENEFITS OF THE FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE ACT OF 2003 TO INDIVIDUALS UNDERGOING SURGERY RELATED TO KIDNEY DONATION.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 4538 (Word version) -- Rep. Whitmire: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-1-320 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE UNLAWFUL REMOVAL OR DESTRUCTION OF AN ELECTRONIC COLLAR OR OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICE PLACED ON A DOG BY ITS OWNER TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE DOG.

Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

H. 4539 (Word version) -- Rep. Burns: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-4445, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL ELEVATING OR LOWERING OF CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLES AND THE PENALTY FOR A VIOLATION, SO AS TO LOWER THE LAWFUL HEIGHT A VEHICLE MAY BE ELEVATED AND LOWERED, TO INCREASE THE PENALTY, AND TO PROVIDE THIS SECTION APPLIES TO PRIVATE PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 4540 (Word version) -- Rep. Bustos: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 7 TO TITLE 55 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISPOSAL OF ABANDONED OR DERELICT AIRCRAFT BY AN AIRPORT MANAGER.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 4541 (Word version) -- Reps. Haddon, Erickson, Cobb-Hunter and Bennett: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 24-13-37 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE TREATMENT OF PREGNANT AND POSTPARTUM INMATES.

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

H. 4542 (Word version) -- Rep. J. Moore: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 23-1-250 SO AS TO PROVIDE A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY MAY NOT ACQUIRE OR PURCHASE CERTAIN MILITARY ITEMS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4543 (Word version) -- Rep. Taylor: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-19-480, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE TRANSFER, SURRENDER, AND ISSUANCE OF CERTAIN CERTIFICATES OF TITLE, LICENSE PLATES, REGISTRATION CARDS, AND MANUFACTURER'S SERIAL PLATES OF VEHICLES SOLD AS SALVAGE, ABANDONED, SCRAPPED, OR DESTROYED, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT IN ADDITION TO OTHER REQUIREMENTS, THE OWNER OF A REBUILT, SALVAGE, SALVAGE FLOOD, OR SALVAGE FIRE VEHICLE MAY NOT BE ISSUED A CERTIFICATE OF TITLE UNLESS THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN SAFETY FEATURES.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 4544 (Word version) -- Rep. Bennett: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 20-3-75 AND 63-15-215 SO AS TO REQUIRE JURY TRIALS IN DIVORCE AND PRIVATE CHILD CUSTODY ACTIONS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 63-3-530 AND 63-3-590, RELATING TO THE FAMILY COURT, AND SECTION 63-15-210, RELATING TO COURT-ORDERED CHILD CUSTODY, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 63-3-820 AND 63-3-850, RELATING TO GUARDIANS AD LITEM IN DIVORCE AND PRIVATE CUSTODY ACTIONS, SO AS TO REQUIRE SUCH GUARDIANS AD LITEM TO BE LICENSED TO PRACTICE LAW.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4545 (Word version) -- Reps. Burns and Chumley: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-29-55 SO AS TO ESTABLISH CIVIL LIABILITY IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES FOR AN ENTITY THAT REQUIRES PERSONS SEEKING ADMISSION ON THEIR PREMISES TO BE VACCINATED FOR COVID-19.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4546 (Word version) -- Reps. Davis and M. M. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-170, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CERTIFICATE OF NEED EXEMPTIONS, SO AS MAKE CERTIFICATE OF NEED REQUIREMENTS INAPPLICABLE TO HOME HEALTH AGENCIES; TO AMEND SECTION 44-69-30, RELATING TO THE LICENSING OF HOME HEALTH AGENCIES, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 44-69-75 RELATING TO CERTIFICATE OF NEED REQUIREMENTS FOR HOME HEALTH AGENCIES.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 4547 (Word version) -- Rep. Hewitt: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 6-1-190 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A GOVERNING BODY OF A MUNICIPALITY, COUNTY, OR OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE MAY NOT ENACT OR ENFORCE AN ORDINANCE, RESOLUTION, OR REGULATION THAT PROHIBITS THE RENTAL OF A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING TO A SHORT-TERM GUEST; TO PROVIDE PENALTIES; AND TO DEFINE RELEVANT TERMS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4548 (Word version) -- Rep. Bustos: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 25-1-2360 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE REEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS AND PROTECTIONS GRANTED TO MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD AND SOUTH CAROLINA STATE GUARD WHO SERVE STATE DUTY AT THE DISCRETION OF THE GOVERNOR ALSO SHALL APPLY TO MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA WING OF THE CIVIL AIR PATROL WHO ARE ORDERED INTO SERVICE TO PERFORM A CIVIL AIR PATROL MISSION AT THE REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, THE SOUTH CAROLINA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION, OR THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4549 (Word version) -- Rep. M. M. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-130, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HEALTH CARE FACILITY LICENSURE DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO ADD A DEFINITION FOR "ACUTE HOSPITAL CARE AT HOME" AND CHANGE THE DEFINITION OF "HOSPITAL"; TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-170, RELATING TO CERTIFICATE OF NEED PROGRAM EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT ACUTE HOSPITAL CARE AT HOME PROGRAMS AND SERVICES; AND BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-267 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS FOR LICENSING ACUTE HOSPITAL CARE AT HOME PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 4550 (Word version) -- Reps. Jones, Haddon, Long, B. Cox, Thayer, Burns, May, Willis, Huggins, G. R. Smith, Chumley, Magnuson, McCravy, Bustos, Nutt, V. S. Moss, Forrest, Oremus and M. M. Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-1-110 SO AS TO CREATE A JOINT COMMITTEE TO BE KNOWN AS THE "RESTORE ELECTION INTEGRITY NOW" (REIN) COMMITTEE TO EXAMINE SUCH ISSUES RELATED TO ELECTION INTEGRITY AS THE SECURITY OF THE VOTE BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER ELECTION DAY; THE ACCURACY AND SECURITY OF THE ELECTION PROCESS; THE UNIFORMITY OF THE ELECTION PROCESSES ACROSS THE STATE; THE IMPACT AND ROLE OF THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION IN ISSUING INTERPRETATIONS, GUIDANCE, AND INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING THE ELECTION PROCESS; THE IMPACT AND ROLE OF THE JUDICIARY ON THE ELECTION PROCESS; AND OTHER ELECTION-RELATED ISSUES THE COMMITTEE CONSIDERS APPROPRIATE FOR REVIEW AND EXAMINATION, INCLUDING THE AUDIT OF CERTAIN 2020 PRIMARY AND GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE COMPOSITION AND STAFFING OF THE COMMITTEE; AND TO REQUIRE THE COMMITTEE TO MAKE ANNUAL FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BEFORE JANUARY FIRST OF EACH YEAR.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4551 (Word version) -- Rep. Long: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE THE 2020 GENERAL ELECTION STUDY COMMITTEE TO EXAMINE AND REVIEW THE CONDUCT AND RESULTS OF THE 2020 GENERAL ELECTION IN SOUTH CAROLINA, TO PROVIDE FOR THE STUDY COMMITTEE'S MEMBERSHIP, TO REQUIRE THE STUDY COMMITTEE TO ISSUE A REPORT WITH FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISSOLUTION OF THE STUDY COMMITTEE.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4552 (Word version) -- Rep. Bustos: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROHIBIT PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING FROM REQUIRING STUDENTS AND EMPLOYEES TO RECEIVE COVID-19 VACCINATIONS OR DEMONSTRATE PROOF OF HAVING RECEIVED COVID-19 VACCINATIONS AS A CONDITION TO BEING PRESENT WITHOUT WEARING A FACE MASK AT ANY FACILITY OF THE INSTITUTION; TO PROHIBIT PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING FROM REQUIRING STUDENTS AND EMPLOYEES TO RECEIVE COVID-19 VACCINATIONS OR DEMONSTRATE PROOF OF HAVING RECEIVED COVID-19 VACCINATIONS AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT OR ENROLLMENT, AMONG OTHER THINGS, SUBJECT TO LIMITED EXCEPTIONS FOR PARTICIPATION IN CERTAIN OFF-CAMPUS LEARNING EXPERIENCES; TO PROHIBIT PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING FROM ANNOUNCING OR ENFORCING ANY POLICIES PROHIBITED BY THIS JOINT RESOLUTION, TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMINOLOGY, AND TO MAKE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOINT RESOLUTION EXPIRE JULY 1, 2023.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4553 (Word version) -- Rep. May: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 157 TO TITLE 59 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAM TEAMS SHALL MAKE CERTAIN CONSIDERATIONS FOR CHILDREN WHO IDENTIFY AS DEAF OR HARD-OF-HEARING.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 4554 (Word version) -- Rep. Gilliam: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-26-42 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PERSON WHO HOLDS A PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR TWENTY OR MORE YEARS AND WHO TEACHES IN THIS STATE FOR TWENTY OR MORE YEARS MAY RENEW ANNUALLY THE CERTIFICATE BY PARTICIPATING IN REQUIRED DISTRICT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WITHOUT HAVING TO SATISFY ANY ADDITIONAL RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE THESE PROVISIONS APPLY NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF THE CERTIFICATE RENEWAL PLAN DEVELOPED BY THE OFFICE OF TEACHER CERTIFICATION OR ANOTHER PROVISION OF LAW.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 4555 (Word version) -- Reps. May, Burns and Thayer: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO ENACT THE "PARENTAL BILL OF RIGHTS" BY ADDING CHAPTER 23 TO TITLE 63 SO AS TO PROVIDE NECESSARY FINDINGS AND DEFINITIONS, TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN GOVERNMENT INFRINGEMENT ON THE FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS OF PARENTS TO DIRECT THE UPBRINGING, EDUCATION, HEALTH CARE, AND MENTAL HEALTH CARE OF THEIR CHILDREN EXCEPT IN LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES, TO RESERVE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO THE PARENTS OF CHILDREN IN THIS STATE AND TO PROVIDE A NONEXHAUSTIVE LIST OF SUCH RIGHTS, TO PROVIDE RELATED REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING PUBLIC EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, AND TO MAKE THESE PROVISIONS APPLICABLE NOTWITHSTANDING CONTRARY PROVISIONS IN DECLARED STATES OF EMERGENCY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 63-5-340, RELATING TO THE AGE OF CONSENT FOR MINORS TO CERTAIN HEALTH CARE SERVICES, SO AS TO INCREASE THE AGE OF CONSENT TO EIGHTEEN.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4556 (Word version) -- Reps. White, W. Cox and Elliott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-63-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO QUALIFICATIONS FOR ATTENDING PUBLIC SCHOOLS, SO AS TO PROVIDE STUDENTS ARE ENTITLED TO ATTEND PUBLIC SCHOOLS REGARDLESS OF THEIR COVID-19 VACCINATION STATUS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-29-180, RELATING TO VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS IMPOSED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE DEPARTMENT AND PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS FROM REQUIRING COVID-19 VACCINATIONS OF STUDENTS IN K-12 PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4557 (Word version) -- Rep. White: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 13-1-1710, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, SO AS ADD THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL TO THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COUNCIL.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 4558 (Word version) -- Rep. D. C. Moss: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-600, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ASSAULT AND BATTERY OFFENSES, SO AS TO ADD THAT ASSAULT AND BATTERY OF A HIGH AND AGGRAVATED NATURE OCCURS WHEN A PERSON INJURES A HEALTH CARE WORKER OR EMERGENCY RESPONSE EMPLOYEE IN THE DISCHARGE OF OR BECAUSE OF THEIR OFFICIAL DUTIES.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4559 (Word version) -- Rep. D. C. Moss: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-11-705 SO AS ESTABLISH A CIVIL OFFENSE FOR LITTERING; AND TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-700, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE DUMPING OF LITTER ON PRIVATE OR PUBLIC PROPERTY, SO AS TO REVISE THE PENALTIES FOR LITTERING OFFENSES.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4560 (Word version) -- Reps. Hiott, Haddon, Burns, Chumley, Jones, Magnuson, Forrest, Long, Dabney, Gilliam, Oremus, May, Nutt, McCravy, B. Cox, McGarry, Hixon, Morgan, McCabe, Jordan, Fry, Crawford, Thayer, Lowe, Calhoon, Bennett, Trantham, Allison, Wooten, G. R. Smith, M. M. Smith, Huggins, Davis, Willis, Taylor, Martin, Bustos, V. S. Moss, Ligon, Yow, Hill, D. C. Moss, T. Moore and Pope: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA VACCINATION RIGHTS ACT OF 2022" BY ADDING SECTION 1-13-120, SO AS TO SET FORTH CERTAIN UNLAWFUL DISCRIMINATORY PRACTICES RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS INVOLVING A PERSON'S VACCINATION STATUS OR THE POSSESSION OF AN IMMUNITY PASSPORT, AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO MEET CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 1-13-30, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS REGARDING THE STATE HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION, SO AS TO DEFINE "VACCINATION STATUS" AND "IMMUNITY PASSPORT"; AND TO AMEND SECTION 1-13-20, RELATING TO THE POLICY AGAINST DISCRIMINATION, SO AS TO MAKE ADDITIONAL DECLARATIONS REGARDING THE PRIVACY OF MEDICAL RECORDS AND DISCRIMINATION BY VACCINATION STATUS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4561 (Word version) -- Reps. Wooten, Huggins, Caskey, B. Cox, Fry, Ballentine, Oremus, Crawford, Bradley, Taylor, Haddon, Kimmons, Trantham, Morgan, Willis, Thayer, Gilliam, Bailey and D. C. Moss: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 8-15-80 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE STATE AND ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS FROM REQUIRING A COVID-19 VACCINATION FOR FIRST RESPONDERS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4562 (Word version) -- Rep. Rutherford: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-11-450, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO IMMUNITY FROM CRIMINAL PROSECUTION AND CIVIL ACTIONS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES FOR THE USE OF DEADLY FORCE AGAINST ANOTHER PERSON (STAND YOUR GROUND), SO AS TO PROVIDE THE BURDEN OF PROOF IS ON THE STATE TO PROVE THAT IMMUNITY IS INAPPLICABLE WHEN A DEFENDANT ASSERTS ENTITLEMENT TO IMMUNITY IN A PRETRIAL HEARING PURSUANT TO STAND YOUR GROUND PROVISIONS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4563 (Word version) -- Rep. Wooten: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-760 SO AS TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS, CREATE THE OFFENSE OF CYBER SEXUAL HARASSMENT, PROVIDE PENALTIES, AND DELINEATE EXCEPTIONS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4564 (Word version) -- Rep. Davis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-170, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO INSTITUTIONS TO WHICH THE CERTIFICATE OF NEED PROGRAM DOES NOT APPLY, SO AS TO ADD OPIOID TREATMENT PROGRAMS.

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

H. 4565 (Word version) -- Reps. Hill, Jones, Burns, Long, McCabe, Thayer and Taylor: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA MEDICAL PRIVACY ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 44-29-220 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE REQUIRED DISCLOSURE OF A PERSONAL MEDICAL RECORD OR RECEIPT OF MEDICAL CARE AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT OR TO SECURE, RECEIVE, OR ACCESS ANY PUBLIC FACILITY, BENEFIT, OR SERVICE; TO PROHIBIT SCHOOLS FROM PROMOTING AND ADMINISTERING VACCINATIONS TO STUDENTS; TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4566 (Word version) -- Rep. May: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-63-140, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING IN PART TO THE RIGHT OF ADULT ADOPTED PERSONS TO ACCESS THEIR ORIGINAL BIRTH CERTIFICATES IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, SO AS TO APPLY RETROACTIVELY.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4567 (Word version) -- Reps. Oremus, Trantham, Burns, Chumley, Jones, McCravy, Haddon, Magnuson, Long, May, Gagnon, B. Cox, Morgan, Taylor, Dabney and Willis: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-137-25 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF INVESTIGATIONAL DRUGS OR TREATMENTS FOR CERTAIN PATIENTS WHO CONTRACT AN INFECTION, ILLNESS, OR OTHER HEALTH CONDITION CAUSED BY A DECLARED EPIDEMIC OR PANDEMIC DISEASE.

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

H. 4568 (Word version) -- Reps. Oremus, McCravy, Allison, Bailey, Bennett, Bryant, Burns, Chumley, B. Cox, Dabney, Erickson, Gagnon, Gilliam, Haddon, Hayes, Hiott, Hixon, Huggins, Hyde, J. E. Johnson, Jones, Jordan, Long, Lucas, Magnuson, Martin, May, McCabe, McGarry, T. Moore, Morgan, D. C. Moss, V. S. Moss, Nutt, G. R. Smith, M. M. Smith, Stringer, Thayer, Trantham, West, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-41-90 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DISCLOSURE OF MEDICAL INFORMATION TO PERSONS WHO MAY RECEIVE A CHEMICALLY INDUCED ABORTION, WITH EXCEPTIONS.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

H. 4569 (Word version) -- Rep. May: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 63-13-205 SO AS TO REQUIRE OWNERS OR TENANTS OF PROPERTY ADJACENT TO A LICENSED CHILDCARE FACILITY TO MAINTAIN OUTDOOR SPACE FREE OF CERTAIN HAZARDS DANGEROUS TO CHILDREN AND TO CREATE A CIVIL PENALTY.

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

H. 4570 (Word version) -- Rep. Calhoon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-14970, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES TO SERVICE MEMBERS ASSOCIATED WITH VARIOUS MILITARY COMPONENTS OR DESIGNATIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF "UNITED STATES SPACE FORCE" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 4571 (Word version) -- Rep. Hayes: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF WEST CLEVELAND STREET WEST OF THE CSX RAILROAD TRACK IN THE CITY OF DILLON "CASEY MANNING DRIVE" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH NORTH ELEVENTH AVENUE CONTAINING THESE WORDS.

Referred to Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions

H. 4572 (Word version) -- Rep. Hayes: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RECOGNIZE THE HONORABLE DOLPHUS "D.C." CARTER, JR., RETIRED EDUCATOR AND MUNICIPAL JUDGE, FOR A LIFETIME OF OUTSTANDING AND MEANINGFUL ACHIEVEMENTS, AND VALUABLE SERVICE AND COMMITMENT TO THE PEOPLE OF DILLON COUNTY, BY NAMING THE PORTION OF EAST DARGAN STREET IN THE CITY OF DILLON, FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 301 TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 57 "JUDGE DOLPHUS 'D.C.' CARTER, JR. WAY" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS PORTION OF HIGHWAY CONTAINING THIS DESIGNATION.

Referred to Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions

H. 4573 (Word version) -- Rep. Willis: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-1810, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO EXCEPTIONS TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT A VEHICLE MUST BE DRIVEN ON THE RIGHT HALF OF A ROADWAY, SO AS TO PROVIDE WHEN PASSING A PEDESTRIAN, BICYCLE, TRACTOR, GOLF CART, OR ANOTHER SLOW-MOVING VEHICLE, THE OPERATOR OF A VEHICLE MAY DRIVE TO THE LEFT OF THE CENTER OF A ROADWAY, TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL CIRCUMSTANCE WHEN A PERSON SHALL YIELD THE RIGHT-OF-WAY TO OTHER VEHICLES, AND TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CHANGE.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

H. 4574 (Word version) -- Reps. Wooten and May: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-4445, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE UNLAWFUL ELEVATING OR LOWERING OF CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLES AND THE PENALTY FOR A VIOLATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES DRIVEN ON THE STATE'S HIGHWAYS SHALL NOT BE MODIFIED, ALTERED, OR CHANGED TO HAVE A DIFFERENTIAL BETWEEN THE BACK AND FRONT OF MORE THAN FIVE INCHES WHEN NOT TOWING ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND TO PROVIDE THIS SECTION APPLIES TO PICKUP TRUCKS.

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

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