S0160Introduced in the Senate
Dietitian Licensure Compact
Introduced by Danny Verdin, District 9
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws So As To Enact The "dietitian Licensure Compact Act"; By Adding Article 1 To Chapter 21, Title 40, So As To Provide The Purposes, Functions, Operations, And Definitions For The Compact; By Amending Section 40-20-20, Relating To Definitions In The Dietetics Licensure Act, So As To Revise A Definition; And By Amending Section 40-20-60, Relating To Applications For Licensure Under The Dietetics Licensure Act, So As To Require Certain Criminal Background Checks Of Applicants.
Where it stands
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
February 24, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate: 2nd Reading · February 18, 2026
43
Yes
1
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
46 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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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
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs
Committee report: Favorable Medical Affairs
Committee Amendment Adopted
Read second time
Roll call Ayes-43 Nays-1
Read third time and sent to House
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
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