South Carolina 126th General Assembly Status: Introduced

H 5399 — A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-270 SO AS TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION IN INSURANCE POLICIES REGARDING HIV STATUS AND PREVENTION AND TO DEFINE TERMS.

Last action — Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry (House Journal-page 37)

  1. 1
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 24, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Insurance

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry (House Journal-page 37)

  2. Introduced and read first time (House Journal-page 37)

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 163 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (163)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 5399 do?
Insurance
Who sponsors H 5399?
H 5399 is sponsored by Representative Wendell G. Gilliard, Representative Christopher R. "Chris" Hart, Representative Courtney S. Waters, Representative Gilda Cobb-Hunter, Representative John Richard C. King, J.L. Johnson, and Henderson-Myers, Rosalyn D..
What is the current status of H 5399?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 24, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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