S1029Introduced in the Senate
Vaccine Exemptions
Introduced by Billy Garrett, District 10
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 44-29-40, Relating To The Department Of Public Health's General Supervision Of Vaccination, Screening, And Immunization, So As To Allow The Department Of Public Health To Have General Supervision Of Exemptions To Vaccinations, Screening, And Immunization; By Adding Section 44-29-45 So As To Allow A Parent Or Guardian Of A Minor Child To Seek A Personal Exemption From Any Vaccination Or Immunization Required To Attend A Public Institution, School, Or Day Care; And By Amending Section 44-29-180, Relating To The Vaccination Or Immunization Of Children In Day Care, So As To Include A Certificate Of Personal Exemption.
Where it stands
Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs
March 18, 2026
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Bill history
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs
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