H3285Introduced in the House
Continuing law enforcement education credits and EMS training
Introduced by Kathy Landing, District 80
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 23-23-57 So As To Provide Law Enforcement Officers Are Required To Complete Continuing Law Enforcement Education Credits In Autism Spectrum Disorder; And By Amending Section 44-61-80, Relating To Emergency Medical Technician Certification, So As To Provide The Emergency Medical Technician Training Program Must Include Courses In Autism Spectrum Disorder. - Ratified Title
Where it stands
Act No. 134
May 26, 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 · April 29, 2026
43
Yes
0
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
46 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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 Judiciary
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Henderson-Myers
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Hartnett, Bustos, J.L.Johnson, Teeple, Wickensimer
Committee report: Favorable Judiciary
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: M.M.Smith, Davis, Holman
Scrivener's error corrected
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Waters, Rivers, Gilliard
Read second time
Roll call Yeas-98 Nays-0
Read third time and sent to Senate
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Committee report: Favorable Judiciary
Read second time
Roll call Ayes-43 Nays-0
Read third time and enrolled
Ratified R 173
Signed By Governor
Effective date 05/15/26
Act No. 134
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