South Carolina 126th General Assembly Status: Passed Senate

S 1059 — A SENATE RESOLUTION TO HONOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES LIVING WITH AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS (ALS), TO RECOGNIZE CAREGIVERS AND HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, TO INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT THE REALITIES OF THIS DEVASTATING DISEASE, TO DEMONSTRATE THE STATE'S COMMITMENT TO SUPPORTING THOSE IMPACTED BY THE DISEASE, AND TO DECLARE MAY 2026 AS "AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Last action — Introduced and adopted (Senate Journal-page 8)

  1. ✓
    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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    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced March 26, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

High chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a high chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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Summary

Companion to 536CM - ALS Awareness Month

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced and adopted (Senate Journal-page 8)

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (169)

169 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 1059 do?
Companion to 536CM - ALS Awareness Month
Who sponsors S 1059?
S 1059 is sponsored by Senator Thomas D. "Tom" Corbin.
What is the current status of S 1059?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced March 26, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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