South Carolina 126th General Assembly Status: Introduced

S 0870 — A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 25-1-80 SO AS TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS, TO LIST REQUIREMENTS FOR MILITARY CHAPLAINS, TO ENSURE PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATION BETWEEN CHAPLAINS AND MILITIA MEMBERS AND AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL, AND TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE EXCEPTIONS FOR CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATIONS.

Last action — Referred to Committee on Family and Veterans' Services (Senate Journal-page 5)

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  1. 1
    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

Military Chaplains

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Action History

  1. Referred to Committee on Family and Veterans' Services (Senate Journal-page 5)

  2. Introduced and read first time (Senate Journal-page 5)

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 168 not signed on

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Not signed on (168)

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civil-rights veterans
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Frequently asked questions

What does S 0870 do?
Military Chaplains
Who sponsors S 0870?
S 0870 is sponsored by Senator Ed Sutton and Senator Stephen L. Goldfinch.
What is the current status of S 0870?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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