H3254Introduced in the House
Physician licensure
Introduced by Weston Newton, District 120
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 40-47-32, Relating To Special Examinations And Related Criteria Required Of Applicants For Permanent Medical Licensure By The Board Of Medical Examiners, So As To Provide The Board May Waive Certain Examination Requirements For Applicants Found To Possess The General Medical Knowledge Required To Competently Practice Medicine. - Ratified Title
Where it stands
Act No. 103
March 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate: 2nd Reading · February 25, 2026
42
Yes
0
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
46 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Alexander | 1 | Yes |
| Rex Rice | 2 | Yes |
| Richard Cash | 3 | Yes |
| Michael Gambrell | 4 | Yes |
| Thomas Corbin | 5 | Yes |
| Jason Elliott | 6 | Yes |
| Karl Allen | 7 | Yes |
| Ross Turner | 8 | Yes |
| Danny Verdin | 9 | Yes |
| Billy Garrett | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Erickson, Bradley
Committee report: Favorable Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
Read second time
Roll call Yeas-104 Nays-0
Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs
Committee report: Favorable Medical Affairs
Read second time
Roll call Ayes-42 Nays-0
Read third time and enrolled
Ratified R 108
Signed By Governor
Effective date 03/09/26
Act No. 103
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