South Carolina 126th General Assembly Status: Introduced

H 5158 — A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 8 TO CHAPTER 111, TITLE 59 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE RURAL PHYSICIAN TUITION GRANT PROGRAM, FUNDED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATION LOTTERY, TO PROVIDE TUITION ASSISTANCE TO MEDICAL STUDENTS WHO COMMIT TO PRACTICE MEDICINE IN RURAL AREAS OF THIS STATE FOR A MINIMUM OF FIVE YEARS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION, SERVICE OBLIGATIONS, AND ENFORCEMENT; AND BY ADDING SECTION 59-150-385 SO AS TO ENABLE FUNDING OF THE PROGRAM FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATION LOTTERY.

Last action — Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Sessions, Davis, Guffey

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Rural Physician Education Grants

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Action History

  1. Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Sessions, Davis, Guffey

  2. Referred to Committee on Ways and Means (House Journal-page 42)

  3. Introduced and read first time (House Journal-page 42)

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1 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 160 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (9)

Not signed on (160)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 5158 do?
Rural Physician Education Grants
Who sponsors H 5158?
H 5158 is sponsored by Representative Paul B. Wickensimer, Representative Sarita L. Edgerton, Representative Brandon Guffey, Representative Sylleste H. Davis, Representative Heath Sessions, Representative Fawn M. Pedalino, Representative Donald Ryan McCabe, Jr., Representative William M. "Bill" Chumley, Representative Dianne Mitchell, and Representative James Mikell "Mike" Burns.
What is the current status of H 5158?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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