S0894Introduced in the Senate
Death Certificate Filing Deadline Exception
Introduced by Thomas Alexander, District 1
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 44-63-74, Relating To The Electronic Filing And Transmission Of Death Certificates, So As To Make Certain Changes Regarding Timely Electronic Filing With The Bureau Of Vital Statistics. - Ratified Title
Where it stands
Act No. 128
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 12, 2026
114
Yes
0
No
10
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
Amended
Read second time
Roll call Ayes-37 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 with amendment Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
Debate adjourned
Amended
Read second time
Roll call Yeas-114 Nays-0
Read third time and returned to Senate with amendments
Concurred in House amendment and enrolled
Ratified R 161
Signed By Governor
Effective date 05/15/26
Act No. 128
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