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A127, R159, S868
STATUS INFORMATION
General Bill
Sponsors: Senators Elliott, Young, Kimbrell, Verdin, Rice, Stubbs and Walker
Document Path: SR-0103CEM26.docx
Introduced in the Senate on January 29, 2026
Introduced in the House on February 19, 2026
Currently residing in the House
Governor's Action: May 15, 2026, Signed
Summary: Gold Shield Day
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
| Date | Body | Action Description with journal page number |
|---|---|---|
| 1/29/2026 | Senate | Introduced and read first time (Senate Journal-page 5) |
| 1/29/2026 | Senate | Referred to Committee on Family and Veterans' Services (Senate Journal-page 5) |
| 2/11/2026 | Senate | Committee report: Favorable Family and Veterans' Services (Senate Journal-page 12) |
| 2/17/2026 | Senate | Read second time (Senate Journal-page 14) |
| 2/17/2026 | Senate | Roll call Ayes-45 Nays-0 (Senate Journal-page 14) |
| 2/18/2026 | Senate | Read third time and sent to House (Senate Journal-page 14) |
| 2/19/2026 | House | Introduced and read first time (House Journal-page 17) |
| 2/19/2026 | House | Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs (House Journal-page 17) |
| 5/5/2026 | House | Committee report: Favorable Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs (House Journal-page 5) |
| 5/7/2026 | House | Read second time (House Journal-page 84) |
| 5/7/2026 | House | Roll call Yeas-98 Nays-0 (House Journal-page 84) |
| 5/7/2026 | House | Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day (House Journal-page 85) |
| 5/8/2026 | House | Read third time and enrolled (House Journal-page 3) |
| 5/14/2026 | Ratified R 159 | |
| 5/15/2026 | Signed By Governor | |
| 5/26/2026 | Effective date 05/15/26 | |
| 5/26/2026 | Act No. 127 |
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VERSIONS OF THIS BILL
01/29/2026
02/11/2026
05/05/2026
(A127, R159, S868)
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 53-3-335 SO AS TO DESIGNATE JUNE FIRST OF EACH YEAR AS "GOLD SHIELD DAY" TO HONOR FIRST RESPONDERS WHO HAVE BEEN KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY AND THE SACRIFICE OF THEIR SURVIVING FAMILIES.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
Declaration
SECTION 1. The General Assembly declares that the sacrifices made by first responders killed in the line of duty, and by their surviving families, deserve formal and enduring recognition by the State of South Carolina.
Gold Shield Day
SECTION 2. Chapter 3, Title 53 of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:
Section 53-3-335. June first of each year is designated as "Gold Shield Day" in honor of first responders who have been killed in the line of duty, and the surviving spouses, children, and families who bear the lasting impact of that sacrifice. State agencies, political subdivisions, and public institutions are encouraged to recognize Gold Shield Day through appropriate ceremonies, proclamations, or educational activities.
Time effective
SECTION 3. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
Ratified the 14th day of May, 2026.
Approved the 15th day of May, 2026.
This web page was last updated on June 11, 2026 at 3:07 PM