H4188Introduced in the House
Coroners, disposition of unidentified or unclaimed remains
Introduced by Thomas Pope, District 47
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 17-5-590, Relating To Disposition Of Remains Of Unidentifiable Dead Bodies By Coroners, So As To Provide Circumstances For When A Body Is Unidentifiable And When A Body Is Unclaimed, And To Authorize Coroners To Cremate Such Remains Thirty Days From The Date Of Discovery. - Ratified Title
Where it stands
Act No. 145
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 13, 2026
114
Yes
0
No
10
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: M.M.Smith, B.L.Cox, Brewer, Ford, Davis, Robbins
Committee report: Favorable Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Yow, C.Mitchell
Read second time
Roll call Yeas-106 Nays-0
Read third time and sent to Senate
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Judiciary
Committee Amendment Adopted
Amended
Read second time
Roll call Ayes-45 Nays-0
Read third time and returned to House with amendments
Debate adjourned
Concurred in Senate amendment and enrolled
Roll call Yeas-114 Nays-0
Ratified R 191
Signed By Governor
Effective date 05/15/26
Act No. 145
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