H5173Introduced 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 Amending Section 44-7-130, Relating To Healthcare Facility Definitions, So As To Change The Definition Of Hospital.
Where it stands
Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs
April 16, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House: Passage Of Bill · April 15, 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 Ways and Means
Committee report: Favorable Ways and Means
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: M.M.Smith
Read second time
Roll call Yeas-114 Nays-0
Read third time and sent to Senate
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs
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