H4069Introduced in the House
Patient-Friendly Billing
Introduced by Heath Sessions, District 46
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 44-7-327 So As To Establish Certain Requirements Pertaining To Patient Billing For Health Services And Supplies. - Ratified Title
Where it stands
Act No. 253
July 1, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate: To Adopt The Conference Report · June 25, 2026
38
Yes
0
No
5
Absent or Not Voting
43 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 | Absent |
Bill history
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Magnuson
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Wickensimer
Amended
Read second time
Roll call Yeas-116 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
Amended
Read second time
Roll call Ayes-46 Nays-0
Scrivener's error corrected
Read third time and returned to House with amendments
Senate amendment amended
Returned to Senate with amendments
Roll call Yeas-113 Nays-0
Non-concurrence in House amendment
House insists upon amendment and conference committee appointed Reps. Davis, Sessions, Waters
Conference committee appointed Cash, Garrett, Ott
Conference report received and adopted
Roll call Yeas-103 Nays-0
Conference report received and adopted
Roll call Ayes-38 Nays-0
Ordered enrolled for ratification
Ratified R 270
Signed By Governor
Effective date 06/30/26
Act No. 253
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