S0819Introduced in the Senate
Nursing Homes TB Tests
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 Section 44-31-45 So As To Establish A Procedure For Tuberculosis Testing Of Applicants And New Employees At Nursing Homes And Community Residential Care Facilities. - Ratified Title
Where it stands
Act No. 174
May 27, 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
112
Yes
0
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 with amendment Medical Affairs
Committee Amendment Adopted
Read second time
Roll call Ayes-39 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
Debate adjourned
Read second time
Roll call Yeas-112 Nays-0
Read third time and enrolled
Ratified R 153
Signed By Governor
Effective date 05/18/26
Act No. 174
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