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Committee Report

March 24, 2026

 

S. 935

 

Introduced by Senator Tedder

 

S. Printed 3/24/26--S.

Read the first time February 18, 2026

 

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The committee on Senate Medical Affairs

To whom was referred a Bill (S. 935) to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Section 44-1-320 so as to require the Department of Public Health to create a pamphlet on rendering seizure first, etc., respectfully

Report:

That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass with amendment:

 

    Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 1, by striking Section 44-1-320(A)(1)(a) and inserting:

           (a) create an informational pamphlet or poster for state governmental entities on rendering evidence-based seizure first aid to an individual who has suffered experienced a seizure in the workplace; and

Amend the bill further, SECTION 1, by striking Section 44-1-320(B) and inserting:

    (B) The chief executive officer of every state governmental entity shall post the informational, evidence-based pamphlet or poster on rendering seizure first aid to an individual who has suffered experienced a seizure in the workplace in a conspicuous clearly visible and accessible location frequented by employees.

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.

 

DANIEL VERDIN for Committee.

 

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A bill

 

TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 44-1-320 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH TO CREATE A PAMPHLET ON RENDERING SEIZURE FIRST AID TO INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE SUFFERED A SEIZURE IN THE WORKPLACE AND TO REQUIRE STATE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES TO POST THE PAMPHLET IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION.

 

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

 

SECTION 1.  Chapter 1, Title 44 of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:

 

    Section 44-1-320.  (A)(1) The Department of Public Health shall:

           (a) create an informational pamphlet or poster for state governmental entities on rendering seizure first aid to an individual who has suffered a seizure in the workplace; and

           (b) make the informational pamphlet or poster available on its website for use by state governmental entities.

       (2) The informational pamphlet or poster may incorporate any available federal guidance, or guidance from nonprofit organizations that support the welfare of individuals with epilepsy and seizure disorders, concerning seizure first aid.

    (B) The chief executive officer of every state governmental entity shall post the informational pamphlet or poster on rendering seizure first aid to an individual who has suffered a seizure in the workplace in a conspicuous location frequented by employees.

    (C) For purposes of this section:

       (1) "Seizure first aid" means nonmedical procedures to respond, attend, and provide comfort and safety to a person suffering from a primary generalized tonic-clonic seizure or complex partial seizure.

       (2) "State governmental entity" means this State, a state agency in the executive, judicial, or legislative branch of state government, or a political subdivision of this State.

 

SECTION 2.  This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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