A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, RELATING TO SUPPLEMENTAL BE...
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S 596 — A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, RELATING TO SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS FOR ADOPTION AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE, DESIGNATED AS
Last action — Recommitted to Committee on Family and Veterans' Services
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This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 23, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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Summary
, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
28 added · 15 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent amendment to Bill S 596 primarily clarifies the approval of regulations regarding supplemental benefits for adoption and medical assistance. It emphasizes the intent to help facilitate the best possible adoption for children identified as needing these benefits by the Department of Social Services. This change matters because it mandates that the department develop regulations to ensure the safety, stability, and well-being of children in the foster care system, ultimately aiming to improve their adoption outcomes.
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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. The regulations of the Department of Social Services, relating to Supplemental Benefits for Adoption and Medical Assistance, designated as Regulation Document Number 5315, and submitted to the General Assembly pursuant to the provisions of Article 1, Chapter 23, Title 1 of the S.C.
SECTION 2. ThisThis joint resolution takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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The Notice of Drafting was published in the State Register on June 28, 2024.
----XX---- This web page was last updated on April 23, 2025 at 07:0310:25 PMAM
Action History
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Recommitted to Committee on Family and Veterans' Services
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Introduced, read first time, placed on calendar without reference
Sponsors
- Senate Family and Veterans' Services · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 169 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Senate Family and Veterans' Services
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (169)
169 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does S 596 do?
- , PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS.
- Who sponsors S 596?
- S 596 is sponsored by Senate Family and Veterans' Services.
- What is the current status of S 596?
- This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 23, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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