South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
Download This Bill in Microsoft Word Format
Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter
H. 4967
STATUS INFORMATION
General Bill
Sponsors: Rep. Gilliard
Document Path: LC-0415CM26.docx
Introduced in the House on January 15, 2026
Currently residing in the House Committee on Judiciary
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
| Date | Body | Action Description with journal page number |
|---|---|---|
| 1/15/2026 | House | Introduced and read first time |
| 1/15/2026 | House | Referred to Committee on Judiciary |
View the latest legislative information at the website
VERSIONS OF THIS BILL
A bill
TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 24-3-990 so as to provide state and local detention and correctional facilities must provide welfare notices to family members of inmates upon request.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Article 9, Chapter 3, Title 24 of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:
Section 24-3-990. State and local detention or correctional facilities must provide welfare notices to family members of inmates upon request. These notices must contain, but are not limited to, the inmate's physical and mental health, and safety status.
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
----XX----
This web page was last updated on January 15, 2026 at 11:13 AM