South Carolina 126th General Assembly Status: Introduced

S 0984 — A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-440 SO AS TO REQUIRE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO MAKE AVAILABLE OPIOID AND FENTANYL PREVENTION EDUCATION, REQUIRE TRAINING FOR RESIDENCE HALL STAFF ON THE ADMINISTRATION OF NALOXONE, AND AUTHORIZE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN OPIOID OVERDOSE REVERSAL MEDICATION.

Last action — Referred to Committee on Education (Senate Journal-page 7)

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    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 been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Opioid and Fentanyl Education and Awareness Programs in Colleges and Universities

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred to Committee on Education (Senate Journal-page 7)

  2. Introduced and read first time (Senate Journal-page 7)

Sponsors

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

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (169)

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Subjects

public-safety healthcare education
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Frequently asked questions

What does S 0984 do?
Opioid and Fentanyl Education and Awareness Programs in Colleges and Universities
Who sponsors S 0984?
S 0984 is sponsored by Senator Deon T. Tedder.
What is the current status of S 0984?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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