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S 256 — Sunscreen at School
Last action — Act No. 21
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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 16, 2023.
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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 SECTION 59-63-85 SO AS TO PROVIDE PUBLIC SCHOOLS SHALL NOT PROHIBIT THE POSSESSION OR PERSONAL USE OF SUNSCREEN, AND TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS. - RATIFIED TITLE
Bill Text
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Read S 256 on the official South Carolina source →Action History
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Act No. 21
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Effective date 05/16/23
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Signed By Governor
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Ratified R 28
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Read third time and enrolled
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Roll call Yeas-116 Nays-0
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Read second time
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Committee report: Favorable Education and Public Works
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Scrivener's error corrected
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Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
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Introduced and read first time
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Read third time and sent to House
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Roll call Ayes-41 Nays-0
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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 Education
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Referred to Committee on Education
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Introduced and read first time
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Referred to Committee on Education
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Prefiled
Sponsors
- Senator Michael Johnson · Primary
- Senator Lawrence K. "Larry" Grooms · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 168 not signed on
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 114 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 116 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| % of votes cast | 94% | 0% | 0% | 6% |
How each member voted (124)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 41 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Total | 41 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| % of votes cast | 91% | 0% | 0% | 9% |
How each member voted (45)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does S 256 do?
- AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-85 SO AS TO PROVIDE PUBLIC SCHOOLS SHALL NOT PROHIBIT THE POSSESSION OR PERSONAL USE OF SUNSCREEN, AND TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS. - RATIFIED TITLE
- Who sponsors S 256?
- S 256 is sponsored by Senator Michael Johnson and Senator Lawrence K. "Larry" Grooms.
- What is the current status of S 256?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 30, 2022. Enacted.
- Where can I track S 256?
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