S0697Introduced in the Senate
211 Network
Introduced by Michael Gambrell, District 4
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws To Transfer The South Carolina 211 Network To The Department Of Consumer Affairs; To Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Part 7 To Chapter 6, Title 37, So As To Establish The South Carolina 211 Network Within The Department Of Consumer Affairs, To Set Forth The Requirements And Duties Of The 211 Lead Entity, And To Set Forth Selection Criteria For Approved 211 Service Providers; And By Amending Section 1-11-770, Relating To The South Carolina 211 Network, So As To Make Conforming Changes. - Ratified Title
Where it stands
Act No. 126
May 26, 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 5, 2026
108
Yes
0
No
16
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 | Not Voting |
| Neal Collins | 5 | Yes |
| April Cromer | 6 | Yes |
| Lee Gilreath | 7 | Yes |
| Don Chapman | 8 | Yes |
| Blake Sanders | 9 | Absent |
| Thomas Beach | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled
Referred to Committee on Banking and Insurance
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Banking and Insurance
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Banking and Insurance
Committee Amendment Adopted
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 Labor, Commerce and Industry
Committee report: Favorable Labor, Commerce and Industry
Debate adjourned
Debate adjourned
Debate adjourned until Tues., 5-5-26
Read second time
Roll call Yeas-108 Nays-0
Read third time and enrolled
Ratified R 147
Signed By Governor
Effective date 07/01/26
Act No. 126
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