H3996Introduced in the House
Anesthesiologist Assistants
Introduced by Heath Sessions, District 46
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 40-47-1250, Relating To Supervision Of Anesthesiologist's Assistants, So As To Increase The Number Of Anesthesiologist's Assistants That An Anesthesiologist May Supervise; And By Amending Section 40-47-1240, Relating To Licensure Of Anesthesiologist's Assistants, So As To Remove The Requirement That Licensure Applicants Must Appear Before A Member Of The Board Of Medical Examiners And Present Evidence Of Certain Relevant Academic Credentials And Knowledge. - Ratified Title
Where it stands
Act No. 48
May 19, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate: 2nd Reading · May 1, 2025
41
Yes
0
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
45 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
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Chapman
Committee report: Favorable Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
Read second time
Roll call Yeas-104 Nays-0
Read third time and sent to Senate
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs
Polled out of committee Medical Affairs
Committee report: Favorable Medical Affairs
Debate adjourned
Read second time
Roll call Ayes-41 Nays-0
Read third time and enrolled
Ratified R 72
Signed By Governor
Effective date 05/12/25
Act No. 48
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