H5164Introduced in the House
Hospitals
Introduced by William Hewitt, District 108
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 44-7-255 So As To Provide For Fire And Building Code Exceptions For Placement Of Hospital Beds In Hallways, Corridors, Or Other Means Of Egress During Justified Emergencies. - Ratified Title
Where it stands
Debate adjourned
June 25, 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 14, 2026
1
Yes
114
No
9
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 | No |
| Adam Duncan | 2 | No |
| Phillip Bowers | 3 | No |
| Davey Hiott | 4 | No |
| Neal Collins | 5 | No |
| April Cromer | 6 | No |
| Lee Gilreath | 7 | No |
| Don Chapman | 8 | No |
| Blake Sanders | 9 | No |
| Thomas Beach | 10 | No |
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
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Henderson-Myers
Amended
Read second time
Roll call Yeas-110 Nays-0
Read third time and sent to Senate
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs
Committee report: Favorable Medical Affairs
Amended
Read second time
Roll call Ayes-46 Nays-0
Read third time and returned to House with amendments
Non-concurrence in Senate amendment
Roll call Yeas-1 Nays-114
Senate recedes from i amendment
Ordered enrolled for ratification
Ratified R 259
Vetoed by Governor
Debate adjourned
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