S 920 — Health insurance
Last action — Scrivener's error corrected
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.
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3 sponsors
3 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Summary
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 25 TO CHAPTER 71, TITLE 38 SO AS TO PROVIDE CIRCUMSTANCES THAT MUST BE CONSIDERED WHEN A HEALTH INSURER USES ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO MAKE DETERMINATIONS RELATING TO PRIOR AUTHORIZATIONS, TO PROVIDE CERTAIN DISCLOSURES TO ENROLLEES, AND TO PROVIDE DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS FOR VIOLATIONS.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
3 added · 25 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent changes to Bill S 920 removed a significant amount of text that outlined specific provisions related to healthcare services in South Carolina. While three lines were added to clarify the context, the removal of 25 lines indicates a simplification of the bill, possibly streamlining the regulations for health insurers. This matters because it could make it easier for both insurers and consumers to understand their rights and responsibilities, ultimately leading to better healthcare service delivery.
2025-2026 Bill 920 Text of Previous Version (May.(Feb.
06,11, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 920Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.) Indicates Matter Stricken Indicates New Matter Committee ReportA Aprilbill 30, 2026TO AMEND S.THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING Article to Chapter 71, Title 38 so as to provide circumstances that must be considered when a health insurer uses artificial intelligence to make determinations relating to Prior authorizations, to provide certain disclosures to enrollees, and to provide disciplinary actions for violations.
920 Introduced by Senators Leber and Blackmon S.
Printed 4/30/26--S. [SEC 5/6/2026 10:04 AM] Read the first time February 11, 2026 ________ The committee on Senate Banking and Insurance To whom was referred a Bill (S.
920) to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding article 25 to chapter 71, title 38 so as to provide circumstances that must be considered when a health insurer, etc., respectfully Report:
That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass:
RONNIE CROMER for Committee.
_______ A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING Article to Chapter 71, Title 38 so as to provide circumstances that must be considered when a health insurer uses artificial intelligence to make determinations relating to Prior authorizations, to provide certain disclosures to enrollees, and to provide disciplinary actions for violations.
(4) "Health benefit plan" means any individual, blanket, or group plan, policy, or contract for healthcare services issued or delivered by:by (a) a healthcare insurer in this State as defined in Sections 38-71-670 and 38-71-840;
(a) a healthcare insurer in this State as defined in Sections 38-71-670 and 38-71-840;
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Action History
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Scrivener's error corrected
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Committee report: Favorable Banking and Insurance
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Referred to Committee on Banking and Insurance
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Introduced and read first time
Sponsors
- Senator Matthew W. "Matt" Leber · Primary
- Senator Allen Blackmon · Primary
- Senator Tameika Isaac Devine · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →3 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 167 not signed on
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (167)
167 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does S 920 do?
- A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 25 TO CHAPTER 71, TITLE 38 SO AS TO PROVIDE CIRCUMSTANCES THAT MUST BE CONSIDERED WHEN A HEALTH INSURER USES ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO MAKE DETERMINATIONS RELATING TO PRIOR AUTHORIZATIONS, TO PROVIDE CERTAIN DISCLOSURES TO ENROLLEES, AND TO PROVIDE DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS FOR VIOLATIONS.
- Who sponsors S 920?
- S 920 is sponsored by Senator Matthew W. "Matt" Leber, Senator Allen Blackmon, and Senator Tameika Isaac Devine.
- What is the current status of S 920?
- This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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