S0862Introduced in the Senate
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Introduced by Deon Tedder, District 42
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 44-17-412 So As To Allow Parents To Make Certain Healthcare Decisions For Children Over The Age Of Eighteen If The Child Qualifies As A Dependent On And Is Covered By The Parents' Health Insurance.
Where it stands
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
April 2, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate: 3rd Reading · March 31, 2026
40
Yes
1
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
44 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 | Absent |
| 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 Medical Affairs
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Medical Affairs
Committee Amendment Adopted
Read second time
Roll call Ayes-43 Nays-0
Amended
Read third time and sent to House
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
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