H4343Introduced in the House
Human trafficking awareness and prevention training
Introduced by Elizabeth Wetmore, District 115
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 40-33-31 So As To Require Certain Human Trafficking Awareness And Prevention Training For Licensed Practical Nurses, Registered Nurses, And Advanced Practice Registered Nurses; By Adding Section 40-47-39 So As To Require Certain Human Trafficking Awareness And Prevention Training For Physicians Who Practice In Certain Fields And Certain Settings; And By Adding Section 40-47-953 So As To Require Certain Human Trafficking Awareness And Prevention Training For Physician Assistants. - Ratified Title
Where it stands
Act No. 106
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 4, 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 | Not Voting |
| 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
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
Scrivener's error corrected
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Alexander, Spann-Wilder
Amended
Read second time
Roll call Yeas-111 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-42 Nays-0
Read third time and returned to House with amendments
Concurred in Senate amendment and enrolled
Roll call Yeas-113 Nays-0
Ratified R 111
Signed By Governor
Effective date 03/09/26
Act No. 106
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