H3798Introduced in the House
Military chaplains
Introduced by Christopher Murphy, District 98
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 25-1-180 So As To Provide Certain Criteria For Military Chaplains, And To Provide That Military Chaplains Have The Privilege To Refuse To Disclose Certain Confidential Communications. - Ratified Title
Where it stands
Act No. 104
March 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: House: Concur In Senate Amendments · March 3, 2026
113
Yes
0
No
11
Absent or Not Voting
124 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| William Whitmire | 1 | Yes |
| Adam Duncan | 2 | Yes |
| Phillip Bowers | 3 | Yes |
| Davey Hiott | 4 | Yes |
| Neal Collins | 5 | Yes |
| April Cromer | 6 | Yes |
| Lee Gilreath | 7 | Yes |
| Don Chapman | 8 | Yes |
| Blake Sanders | 9 | Yes |
| Thomas Beach | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Govan, Erickson, Bradley
Committee report: Favorable Judiciary
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Weeks
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Hart, Williams, Rivers, Gilliard
Read second time
Roll call Yeas-113 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 with amendment Family and Veterans' Services
Committee Amendment Adopted
Amended
Read second time
Roll call Ayes-30 Nays-13
Read third time and returned to House with amendments
Concurred in Senate amendment and enrolled
Roll call Yeas-113 Nays-0
Ratified R 109
Signed By Governor
Effective date 03/09/26
Act No. 104
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