S0477Introduced in the Senate
Pharmacy access
Introduced by Thomas Davis, District 46
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 40-43-210, Relating To The Definition Of A "self-administered Hormonal Contraceptive" In The Pharmacy Practice Act, So As To Revise The Definition; By Amending Section 40-43-230, Relating To Pharmacists Permitted To Dispense Self-administered Hormonal Contraceptives In Certain Circumstances, So As To Provide Such Dispensations May Be Made Pursuant To Certain Written Joint Protocols; And By Amending Section 40-43-240, Relating To Written Joint Protocols By The Board Of Medical Examiners And The Board Of Pharmacy To Authorize Pharmacists To Dispense Self-administered Hormonal Contraceptives Without Patient-specific Written Orders, So As To Instead Provide The Dispensations May Be Made Under Standing Orders Or Without Standing Orders When Dispensed Or Administered Pursuant To Certain Written Joint Protocols. - Ratified Title
Where it stands
Act No. 167
May 27, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House: Adopt Conference Report · May 13, 2026
98
Yes
15
No
11
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 | No |
| Lee Gilreath | 7 | No |
| Don Chapman | 8 | Yes |
| Blake Sanders | 9 | Yes |
| Thomas Beach | 10 | No |
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 Judiciary
Committee report: Favorable Judiciary
Requests for debate-Rep
Debate adjourned
Amended
Read second time
Roll call Yeas-109 Nays-5
Read third time and returned to Senate with amendments
Non-concurrence in House amendment
Roll call Ayes-6 Nays-38
House insists upon amendment and conference committee appointed Reps. Guest, Calhoon, and Bernstein
Conference committee appointed Davis, Matthews, and Garrett
Conference report adopted
Roll call Ayes-43 Nays-0
Conference report received and adopted
Roll call Yeas-98 Nays-15
Ordered enrolled for ratification
Ratified R 142
Signed By Governor
Effective date 05/18/26
Act No. 167
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