H4799Introduced in the House
Certificate of Need
Introduced by Brian Lawson, District 30
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 44-7-170, Relating To Certificate Of Need Exemptions, So As To Provide That Veterans' Homes Owned Or Operated By The Department Of Veterans' Affairs Do Not Require A Certificate Of Need. - Ratified Title
Where it stands
Act No. 153
May 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate: 2nd Reading · May 5, 2026
46
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
46 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 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Govan
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Lastinger
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Caskey, M.M.Smith, Williams, Gilliard, Waters
Amended
Read second time
Roll call Yeas-105 Nays-0
Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
Read third time and sent to Senate
Scrivener's error corrected
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs
Committee report: Favorable Medical Affairs
Read second time
Roll call Ayes-46 Nays-0
Read third time and enrolled
Ratified R 203
Signed By Governor
Effective date 05/15/26
Act No. 153
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