S0895Introduced in the Senate
Rural Emergency Hospitals
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 Amending Section 44-7-130, Relating To State Health Facility Licensure Act Definitions, So As To Add To The Definition Of "hospital" All Hospitals That Convert To Rural Emergency Hospitals. - Ratified Title
Where it stands
Act No. 181
June 2, 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 · April 23, 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 | 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 Medical Affairs
Read second time
Roll call Ayes-43 Nays-0
Read third time and sent to House
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
Recalled from Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
Read second time
Roll call Yeas-108 Nays-0
Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
Read third time and enrolled
Ratified R 162
Signed By Governor
Effective date 05/18/26
Act No. 181
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