South Carolina 126th General Assembly Status: Introduced

S 0766 — A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 44-63-110, RELATING TO FEES CHARGED FOR COPIES OF BIRTH CERTIFICATES, SO AS TO WAIVE THE FEES FOR HOMELESS PERSONS AND CHILDREN WHO HAVE AGED OUT OF THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 56-1-3350, RELATING TO ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL IDENTIFICATION CARDS, AND FEES CHARGED, SO AS TO WAIVE THE FEES FOR HOMELESS PERSONS AND CHILDREN WHO HAVE AGED OUT OF THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM.

Last action — Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs (Senate Journal-page 46)

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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 January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Waiver of fees for birth certificates and Special ID Cards for homeless and former foster care individuals

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs (Senate Journal-page 46)

  2. Introduced and read first time (Senate Journal-page 46)

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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Frequently asked questions

What does S 0766 do?
Waiver of fees for birth certificates and Special ID Cards for homeless and former foster care individuals
Who sponsors S 0766?
S 0766 is sponsored by Senator Jeffrey R. Graham.
What is the current status of S 0766?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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