S 0895 — AN ACT TO 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
Last action — Act No. 181
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✓Passed House
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 04, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Henry McMaster (Republican) on May 18, 2026.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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3 sponsors
1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.
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Mixed recorded votes
1 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.
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In plain language
The bill updates the definition of 'hospital' to include Rural Emergency Hospitals.
This legislation amends the definition of 'hospital' in South Carolina to encompass facilities that convert to Rural Emergency Hospitals. This change is aimed at recognizing and regulating these facilities under the state's health facility licensure framework.
What this means for you
- Healthcare: This means healthcare providers will have a clearer understanding of regulations involving Rural Emergency Hospitals.
Summary
Rural Emergency Hospitals
Bill Text
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The bill expands the definition of 'hospital' to include hospitals that convert to Rural Emergency Hospitals.
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Section 44-7-130
This definition shall include all hospitals that convert to Rural Emergency Hospitals pursuant to 42 C.F.R. Part 485 Subpart E and Section 125 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021.
It formally recognizes Rural Emergency Hospitals as part of the definition of hospitals.
Action History
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Act No. 181
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Effective date 05/18/26
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Signed By Governor
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Ratified R 162
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Read third time and enrolled (House Journal-page 4)
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Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day (House Journal-page 40)
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Roll call Yeas-108 Nays-0 (House Journal-page 38)
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Read second time (House Journal-page 38)
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Recalled from Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs (House Journal-page 29)
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Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs (House Journal-page 245)
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Introduced and read first time (House Journal-page 245)
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Read third time and sent to House (Senate Journal-page 19)
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Roll call Ayes-43 Nays-0 (Senate Journal-page 40)
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Read second time (Senate Journal-page 40)
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Committee report: Favorable Medical Affairs (Senate Journal-page 7)
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Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs (Senate Journal-page 9)
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Introduced and read first time (Senate Journal-page 9)
Sponsors
- Senator Brad Hutto · Cosponsor
- Senator Thomas C. Alexander · Cosponsor
- Senator Daniel B. "Danny" Verdin III · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 167 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (2)
Not signed on (167)
167 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 103 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Republican | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 107 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| % of votes cast | 87% | 0% | 0% | 13% |
How each member voted (123)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
How each member voted (3)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Senator Billy Garrett | — | Not Voting |
| Senator Carlisle Kennedy | — | Not Voting |
| Senator Matthew W. "Matt" Leber | — | Not Voting |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does S 0895 do?
- Rural Emergency Hospitals
- Who sponsors S 0895?
- S 0895 is sponsored by Senator Brad Hutto, Senator Thomas C. Alexander, and Senator Daniel B. "Danny" Verdin III.
- What is the current status of S 0895?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 04, 2026. Enacted.
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