S0868Introduced in the Senate
Gold Shield Day
Introduced by Jason Elliott, District 6
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 53-3-335 So As To Designate June First Of Each Year As "gold Shield Day" To Honor First Responders Who Have Been Killed In The Line Of Duty And The Sacrifice Of Their Surviving Families. - Ratified Title
Where it stands
Act No. 127
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 7, 2026
98
Yes
0
No
26
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 | Absent |
Bill history
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Family and Veterans' Services
Committee report: Favorable Family and Veterans' Services
Read second time
Roll call Ayes-45 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
Read second time
Roll call Yeas-98 Nays-0
Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
Read third time and enrolled
Ratified R 159
Signed By Governor
Effective date 05/15/26
Act No. 127
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