S0146Introduced in the Senate
Senator Roger A. Nutt Act, resident's rights in long-term care
Introduced by Roger Nutt, District 12
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "senator Roger A. Nutt Act" By Amending Section 44-81-40, Relating To Rights Of Residents Of Long-term Care Facilities, So As To Provide That Residents May Designate Up To Three People Who Are Permitted To Visit The Resident In The Event That Access To The Facility Is Limited Or Prohibited Due To A Declared State Of Emergency Arising From A Disaster Or Public Health Emergency. - Ratified Title
Where it stands
Act No. 111
April 23, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate: To Concur · April 1, 2026
42
Yes
0
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
45 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 | Absent |
| 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 Affairs
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Medical Affairs
Scrivener's error corrected
Read second time
Committee Amendment Adopted
Amended
Read third time and sent to House
Roll call Ayes-43 Nays-0
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
Amended
Read second time
Roll call Yeas-110 Nays-0
Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
Read third time and returned to Senate with amendments
Concurred in House amendment and enrolled
Roll call Ayes-42 Nays-0
Ratified R 119
Signed By Governor
Effective date 04/06/26
Act No. 111
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