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A51, R77, H4261
STATUS INFORMATION
General Bill
Sponsors: Reps. G.M. Smith, J. Moore, Rivers and Anderson
Document Path: LC-0269SA25.docx
Introduced in the House on March 27, 2025
Introduced in the Senate on April 10, 2025
Currently residing in the Senate
Governor's Action: May 12, 2025, Signed
Summary: Blood Cancer Awareness Month
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
| Date | Body | Action Description with journal page number |
|---|---|---|
| 3/27/2025 | House | Introduced, read first time, placed on calendar without reference (House Journal-page 18) |
| 4/1/2025 | House | Member(s) request name added as sponsor: J. Moore, Rivers, Anderson |
| 4/1/2025 | House | Read second time (House Journal-page 27) |
| 4/1/2025 | House | Roll call Yeas-118 Nays-0 (House Journal-page 27) |
| 4/2/2025 | House | Read third time and sent to Senate (House Journal-page 82) |
| 4/10/2025 | Senate | Introduced and read first time (Senate Journal-page 7) |
| 4/10/2025 | Senate | Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs (Senate Journal-page 7) |
| 4/30/2025 | Senate | Committee report: Favorable Medical Affairs (Senate Journal-page 13) |
| 5/6/2025 | Senate | Read second time (Senate Journal-page 67) |
| 5/6/2025 | Senate | Roll call Ayes-44 Nays-0 (Senate Journal-page 67) |
| 5/7/2025 | Senate | Read third time and enrolled (Senate Journal-page 40) |
| 5/8/2025 | Ratified R 77 | |
| 5/12/2025 | Signed By Governor | |
| 5/19/2025 | Effective date 05/12/25 | |
| 5/19/2025 | Act No. 51 |
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VERSIONS OF THIS BILL
03/27/2025
03/27/2025-A
04/30/2025
NOTE: THIS IS A TEMPORARY VERSION. THIS DOCUMENT WILL REMAIN IN THIS VERSION UNTIL FINAL APPROVAL BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
(A51, R77, H4261)
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 53-3-320 SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER AS "BLOOD CANCER AWARENESS MONTH."
Whereas, an estimated 1,698,339 people in the United States are living with or in remission from leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes or myeloproliferative neoplasms. Approximately every three minutes, one person in the US is diagnosed with leukemia, lymphoma, or myeloma; and
Whereas, leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma are expected to cause the deaths of an estimated 57,260 people in the United States annually. These diseases are expected to account for 9.4 percent of the deaths from cancer, based on the estimated total of 611,720 cancer deaths, and survivors may experience long-term effects of treatment, potentially requiring lifelong follow-up care; and
Whereas, investments in cancer research and control have contributed to significant progress in understanding and treating some blood cancers, increasing survival rates for many blood cancer patients; and
Whereas, continued investment and innovation is necessary to promptly diagnose and effectively and safely treat all blood cancers; nonprofit and voluntary health organizations exist to find cures and ensure access to treatment for blood cancer patients; and
Whereas, the State of South Carolina is committed to the study, prevention, and eradication of blood cancers, and all South Carolinians are encouraged to support patients and their families, as well as efforts to better understand and find cures for these diseases. Now, therefore,
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
Blood Cancer Awareness Month
SECTION 1. Chapter 3, Title 53 of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:
Section 53-3-320. The month of September of each year is designated as "Blood Cancer Awareness Month."
Time effective
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
Ratified the 8th day of May, 2025.
Approved the 12th day of May, 2025.
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