H3097Introduced in the House
Adoption
Introduced by Jermaine Johnson, District 52
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 63-9-30, Relating To Terms Defined In The South Carolina Adoption Act, So As To Change The Term "special Needs Child" To "child With Challenging Adoption Circumstances"; By Amending Sections 63-9-60, 63-9-750, 63-9-1370, 63-9-1750, And 63-9-2030, All Relating To Adoptions, So As To Make Conforming Changes; By Amending Section 12-6-1140, Relating To Tax Deductions, So As To Make Conforming Changes; And By Amending Section 63-7-1700, Relating To Permanency Planning, So As To Make Conforming Changes.
Where it stands
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: M.M.Smith, Davis, B.L.Cox, Holman, Brewer, Murphy
February 6, 2025
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Bill history
Prefiled
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: M.M.Smith, Davis, B.L.Cox, Holman, Brewer, Murphy
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