S0504Introduced in the Senate
Distribution of controlled substance within proximity
Introduced by Allen Blackmon, District 27
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 44-53-445, Relating To The Distribution Of Controlled Substances Within Proximity Of Schools, So As To Include Child Care Facilities And Day Programs And Provide Related Definitions.
Where it stands
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
March 24, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate: 2nd Reading · March 17, 2026
40
Yes
0
No
6
Absent or Not Voting
46 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 | 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 Judiciary
Scrivener's error corrected
Committee report: Favorable Judiciary
Read second time
Roll call Ayes-40 Nays-0
Read third time and sent to House
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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