S0453Introduced in the Senate
Teledentistry
Introduced by Danny Verdin, District 9
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Article 5 To Chapter 15, Title 40 So As To Provide Guidelines For The Practice Of Teledentistry In This State, To Outline Unprofessional Conduct, And To Provide Definitions Related To Teledentistry. - Ratified Title
Where it stands
Act No. 210
June 2, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: House: Passage Of Bill · May 12, 2026
110
Yes
2
No
12
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 Medical Affairs
Committee report: Favorable Medical Affairs
Read second time
Roll call Ayes-44 Nays-0
Read third time and sent to House
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
Committee report: Favorable Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
Scrivener's error corrected
Debate adjourned
Read second time
Roll call Yeas-110 Nays-2
Concurred in Senate amendment and enrolled
Ratified R 139
Signed By Governor
Effective date 05/19/26
Act No. 210
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