South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
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H. 4798
STATUS INFORMATION
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Sponsors: Rep. Dillard
Document Path: LC-0335VR26.docx
Prefiled in the House on December 16, 2025
Currently residing in the House Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
| Date | Body | Action Description with journal page number |
|---|---|---|
| 12/16/2025 | House | Prefiled |
| 12/16/2025 | House | Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs |
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TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 44-49-90 SO AS TO PROVIDE A DEFINITION FOR "RECOVERY COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION."
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Article 1, Chapter 49, Title 44 of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:
Section 44-49-90. (A) For purposes of state law, "recovery community organization" or "RCO" means an independent, nonprofit organization led and governed by individuals from the local community who have lived experience with substance use disorder recovery.
(B) The purpose of an RCO is to mobilize resources, provide peer support, and advocate for public policy that increases the prevalence and quality of long-term recovery from substance use and behavioral health conditions.
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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