H3842Introduced in the House
Medical authorization of handicap placards
Introduced by Phillip Lowe, District 60
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 40-45-285 So As To Provide Physical Therapists May Certify Temporary Disabilities Of Individuals On Initial Applications For Temporary Disability Placards Issued By The Department Of Motor Vehicles; And By Adding Section 56-3-1960, Relating To Temporary And Permanent Parking Placards Issued By The Department Of Motor Vehicles, So As To Provide Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, Physician Assistants, And Physical Therapists May Certify Individuals As Being Disabled For Purposes Of Obtaining Disabled Placards, And To Provide Such Certifications By Physical Therapists Only Qualify Individuals To Receive Temporary Placards. - Ratified Title
Where it stands
Act No. 141
May 26, 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 · May 6, 2026
117
Yes
0
No
7
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 Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Willis, Caskey, Wooten, Rose, Huff
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Sanders, Duncan
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
Amended
Read second time
Roll call Yeas-112 Nays-0
Read third time and sent to Senate
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Medical Affairs
Committee Amendment Adopted
Read second time
Roll call Ayes-41 Nays-2
Read third time and returned to House with amendments
Concurred in Senate amendment and enrolled
Roll call Yeas-117 Nays-0
Scrivener's error corrected
Ratified R 184
Signed By Governor
Effective date 05/15/26
Act No. 141
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