S 241 — Genetic Counselors
Last action — Act No. 187
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed Senate
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✓Passed House
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 30, 2022. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Henry McMaster (Republican) on May 21, 2024.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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2 sponsors
2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING CHAPTER 84 TO TITLE 40 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF GENETIC COUNSELORS, TO ESTABLISH THE BOARD OF GENETIC COUNSELORS, TO PROVIDE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD, TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS, TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CRITERIA FOR LICENSURE OF GENETIC COUNSELORS, TO PROVIDE RELATED DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, TO PROVIDE FOR THE INVESTIGATION OF VIOLATIONS AND IMPOSITION OF PENALTIES, AND TO PROVIDE CERTAIN EXEMPTIONS FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CHAPTER, AMONG OTHER THINGS; AND PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND ADJUSTMENT OF VARIOUS RELATED FEES, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN LIMITATIONS. - RATIFIED TITLE
Bill Text
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Read S 241 on the official South Carolina source →Action History
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Act No. 187
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Effective date 05/21/24
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Signed By Governor
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Ratified R 180
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Concurred in House amendment and enrolled
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Read third time and returned to Senate with amendments
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Roll call Yeas-94 Nays-15
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Read second time
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Amended
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Requests for debate-Rep(s). MM Smith, Carter, Hiott, Harris, Sessions, Magnuson, Guest, White, Bustos, Jefferson
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Debate adjourned until Tues., 5-7-24
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Committee report: Favorable with amendment Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
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Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
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Introduced and read first time
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Scrivener's error corrected
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Read third time and sent to House
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Roll call Ayes-39 Nays-6
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Read second time
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Committee Amendment Adopted
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Scrivener's error corrected
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Committee report: Favorable with amendment Medical Affairs
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Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs
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Introduced and read first time
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Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs
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Prefiled
Sponsors
- Senator Billy Garrett · Primary
- Senator Michael W. Gambrell · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 168 not signed on · 21 voted No
Sponsors (2)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (168)
168 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 168 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 91 | 15 | 0 | 14 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 93 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| % of votes cast | 76% | 12% | 0% | 12% |
How each member voted (123)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 39 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 39 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 85% | 13% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (46)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does S 241 do?
- AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING CHAPTER 84 TO TITLE 40 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF GENETIC COUNSELORS, TO ESTABLISH THE BOARD OF GENETIC COUNSELORS, TO PROVIDE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD, TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS, TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CRITERIA FOR LICENSURE OF GENETIC COUNSELORS, TO PROVIDE RELATED DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, TO PROVIDE FOR THE INVESTIGATION OF VIOLATIONS AND IMPOSITION OF PENALTIES, AND TO PROVIDE CERTAIN EXEMPTIONS FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CHAPTER, AMONG OTHER THINGS; AND PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND ADJUSTMENT OF VARIOUS RELATED FEES, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN LIMITATIONS. - RATIFIED TITLE
- Who sponsors S 241?
- S 241 is sponsored by Senator Billy Garrett and Senator Michael W. Gambrell.
- What is the current status of S 241?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 30, 2022. Enacted.
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