South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 3 R · 2 D cosponsors

H 5576 — Melody Patten sympathy

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced April 23, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

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Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

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High

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  • Passed House

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  • 124 sponsors

    124 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE SINCERE SYMPATHY OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF MELODY ISAIZESICA PEACTRISE EDWARDS PATTEN AND TO HONOR HER LIFE AND LEGACY WITH GRATITUDE FOR HER CONTRIBUTIONS TO HER COMMUNITY AND THIS STATE.

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2025-2026 Bill 5576 Text of Previous Version (Apr.
23, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 5576Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.)                 A house RESOLUTION   TO EXPRESS THE SINCERE SYMPATHY OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF MELODY ISAIZESICA PEACTRISE EDWARDS PATTEN AND TO HONOR HER LIFE AND LEGACY WITH GRATITUDE FOR HER CONTRIBUTIONS TO HER COMMUNITY AND THIS STATE.
  Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives were saddened to learn of the passing of Melody Isaizesica Peactrise Edwards Patten, who departed this life on Friday, April 17, 2026, and who is now resting in the peace and presence of Almighty God;
and   Whereas, Melody was a proud native of Columbia whose life was marked by love, service, and devotion to her family and community;
and   Whereas, Melody was a devoted daughter to her kind-hearted mother, Irma Jones Edwards, and a daddy's girl to the late Deacon Isaiah Edwards;
a loving, devoted, and dedicated wife to her soulmate, Captain Charles Patten of the Columbia Fire Department;
a strong, encouraging, and understanding momma to Seth, age twenty-one;
Camdynn, age fourteen;
Carrington, age twelve;
and Carleigh, age eight;
and a loving and supportive sister to Eulie, Kimbert, Robert, and her beloved eldest sister, Elder Tresa;
she was also grateful for the support of her Auntie San Jones Richardson, who lived in the home with her family and assisted with caregiving;
and   Whereas, Melody faithfully served her community for over twenty years with the South Carolina Department of Social Services and the South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs, demonstrating compassion and diligence, and further served as a servant-leader through the Families Helping Families project, Bread of Heaven Mission Ministry, and as founder and CEO of Next Level Up Inc., a professional development ministry focused on life development skills;
and she also served faithfully as an armor bearer in her local church, Miracle Deliverance Outreach Ministries of Elgin, for Apostle Gwendolyn C.
Taylor and Pastor Willie F.
Taylor, always willing to uplift and support others where she could;
and   Whereas, Melody found joy in writing, reading, traveling, and, most of all, spending cherished time with her children and family, creating lasting memories rooted in love;
and   Whereas, Melody's life was a reflection of kindness, generosity, and unwavering faith, leaving an indelible mark on all who knew her;
and although Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom, has called His faithful servant, Melody Isaizesica Peactrise Edwards Patten, from labor to reward and home to Himself, her spirit, love, and works shall forever remain in the hearts of her family, friends, and community.
Now, therefore,   Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
  That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, express their sincere sympathy upon the passing of Melody Isaizesica Peactrise Edwards Patten and honor her life and legacy, with gratitude for her contributions to her community and this State.
  Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Melody Isaizesica Peactrise Edwards Patten.
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Not signed on (46)

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What does H 5576 do?
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE SINCERE SYMPATHY OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF MELODY ISAIZESICA PEACTRISE EDWARDS PATTEN AND TO HONOR HER LIFE AND LEGACY WITH GRATITUDE FOR HER CONTRIBUTIONS TO HER COMMUNITY AND THIS STATE.
Who sponsors H 5576?
H 5576 is sponsored by Representative Kambrell H. Garvin, Representative Terry Alexander, Representative Carl L. Anderson, Representative Lucas Atkinson, Representative William H. Bailey, Representative Nathan Ballentine, Representative Justin T. Bamberg, Representative Bruce W. Bannister, Representative Heather Bauer, Representative Thomas Beach, Representative Beth E. Bernstein, Representative Phillip Bowers, Representative Jeff Bradley, Representative Gary S. Brewer, Jr., T. Case Brittain, Jr. (Republican), Representative James Mikell "Mike" Burns, Representative Joseph M. "Joe" Bustos, Representative Paula Rawl Calhoon, Representative Micajah P. "Micah" Caskey IV, Representative Donald G. "Don" Chapman, Representative William M. "Bill" Chumley, Representative William "Bill" Clyburn, Representative Gilda Cobb-Hunter, Representative Neal A. Collins, Representative Brandon L. Cox, Representative Heather Ammons Crawford, Representative April Cromer, Representative Sylleste H. Davis, Representative Chandra E. Dillard, Representative Adam L. Duncan, Representative Sarita L. Edgerton, Representative Shannon S. Erickson, Representative Cally R. "Cal" Forrest, Jr., Stephen D. Frank (Republican), Representative Craig A. Gagnon, Representative Gil Gatch, Representative Daniel Gibson, Representative Leon D. "Doug" Gilliam, Representative Wendell G. Gilliard, Representative Thomas Lee Gilreath, Representative Jerry N. Govan, Jr., Representative Hamilton R. Grant, Representative Thomas Duval "Val" Guest, Jr., Representative Brandon Guffey, Representative Patrick B. Haddon, Representative William "Bill" Hager, Representative Kevin Hardee, Representative Robert J. "Rob" Harris, Representative Christopher R. "Chris" Hart, Representative Thomas F. "Tom" Hartnett, Jr., Representative Charles V. Hartz, Representative Jackie E. "Coach" Hayes, Representative William G. "Bill" Herbkersman, Representative Lee Hewitt, Representative David R. Hiott, Representative William M. "Bill" Hixon, Representative Harriet A. Holman, Representative Lonnie Hosey, Representative Leon Howard, Representative William C. "Chris" Huff, J.E. Johnson, J.L. Johnson, Representative Wendell K. Jones, Representative Wallace H. "Jay" Jordan, Jr., Representative John Gregory "Jay" Kilmartin, Representative John Richard C. King, Representative Roger K. Kirby, Representative Kathy Landing, Representative M. Brian Lawson, Representative Thomas R. "Randy" Ligon, Representative Steven Wayne Long, Representative Phillip D. Lowe, Jason Luck (Democrat), Representative Josiah Magnuson, Representative David Martin, Representative Donald Ryan McCabe, Jr., Representative John R. McCravy III, Representative Annie E. McDaniel, Representative Timothy A. "Tim" McGinnis, Representative Cody T. Mitchell, Representative W. Scott Montgomery IV, Representative JA Moore, Representative Travis A. Moore, Representative T. Alan Morgan, Jr., Representative Dennis C. Moss, Representative Mike M. Neese, Representative Brandon Newton, Representative Wm. Weston J. Newton, Representative Melissa Lackey Oremus, Representative Jordan S. Pace, Representative Fawn M. Pedalino, Representative Thomas E. "Tommy" Pope, Representative Luke S. Rankin, Representative Robert T. Reese, Representative Michael F. Rivers, Sr., Representative Robby Robbins, Representative Seth Rose, Representative J. Todd Rutherford, Representative Richard Blake Sanders, Carla M. Schuessler (Republican), Representative Heath Sessions, Tiffany R. Spann-Wilder (Democrat), Representative Leonidas E. "Leon" Stavrinakis, Representative Bill Taylor, Representative James E. Teeple, Representative Jackie R. Terribile, Representative David Vaughan, Representative Courtney S. Waters, Representative J. David Weeks, Representative Elizabeth "Spencer" Wetmore, Representative Joseph S. "Joe" White, Representative William R. "Bill" Whitmire, Representative Paul B. Wickensimer, Representative Robert Q. Williams, Representative Mark N. Willis, Representative Chris Wooten, Representative Richard L. "Richie" Yow, Representative G. Murrell Smith, Jr., Representative Keishan M. Scott, Representative Dianne Mitchell, Representative John T. Lastinger, Jr., Henderson-Myers, Rosalyn D., Representative Marvin "Mark" Smith, and Representative Greg Ford.
What is the current status of H 5576?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced April 23, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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