South Carolina 126th General Assembly Status: Introduced

H 4983 — A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "LICENSED PERFUSIONIST PRACTICE ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 12 TO CHAPTER 47, TITLE 40 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE PERFUSIONISTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE UNDER THE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF PERFUSIONISTS, TO ESTABLISH THE RESPECTIVE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BOARD AND THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, AMONG OTHER THINGS.

Last action — Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs (House Journal-page 6)

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    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 January 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Licensed Perfusionist Practice Act

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Action History

  1. Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs (House Journal-page 6)

  2. Introduced and read first time (House Journal-page 6)

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 169 not signed on

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (169)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 4983 do?
Licensed Perfusionist Practice Act
Who sponsors H 4983?
H 4983 is sponsored by Representative Paula Rawl Calhoon.
What is the current status of H 4983?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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