H3654Introduced in the House
Child Welfare
Introduced by Paula Rawl Calhoon, District 87
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Sections 63-7-1990 And 63-11-550, Both Relating To Confidentiality Of Child Welfare Records And Information, So As To Authorize Disclosure Of Case Records To County And State Guardian Ad Litem Program Staff And To The State Child Advocate; And By Amending Sections 63-11-700, 63-11-1340, And 63-11-1360, Relating To Certain Divisions Of The Department Of Children's Advocacy, So As To Update References To The Department And These Divisions. - Ratified Title
Where it stands
Act No. 8
May 7, 2025
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 15, 2025
41
Yes
0
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
44 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 | Absent |
| 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
Committee report: Favorable Judiciary
Read second time
Roll call Yeas-110 Nays-0
Read third time and sent to Senate
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Family and Veterans' Services
Committee report: Favorable Family and Veterans' Services
Read second time
Roll call Ayes-41 Nays-0
Read third time and enrolled
Ratified R 19
Signed By Governor
Effective date 04/28/25
Act No. 8
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