H 4607 is sponsored by Representative Wendell K. Jones, Representative Thomas E. "Tommy" Pope, Representative William "Bill" Clyburn, Representative Joseph S. "Joe" White, Representative James E. Teeple, Carla M. Schuessler (Republican), and Representative John T. Lastinger, Jr..

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South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

H 4607 — Military Skills to Civilian Licensure Act

Last action March 31, 2026 — Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Lastinger

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This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced December 16, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "MILITARY SKILLS TO CIVILIAN LICENSURE ACT"; AND BY ADDING SECTION 25-15-50 SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS TO GRANT EQUIVALENT CREDIT FOR MILITARY TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE TOWARD LICENSURE, AND TO MANDATE EXPEDITED APPLICATION PROCESSING FOR VETERANS AND MILITARY SPOUSES.

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The latest version of Bill H 4607 includes the addition of the "Military Skills to Civilian Licensure Act," which mandates that all professional licensing boards in South Carolina must give credit for military training and experience when veterans apply for civilian jobs. It also requires these boards to expedite application processing for veterans and their spouses. This change matters because it aims to recognize the valuable skills that veterans possess, making it easier for them to transition into civilian careers and reduce unemployment among this group.

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17, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 4607Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.

Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.) A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "MILITARY SKILLS TO CIVILIAN LICENSURE ACT";

AND BY ADDING SECTION 25-15-50 SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS TO GRANT EQUIVALENT CREDIT FOR MILITARY TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE TOWARD LICENSURE, AND TO MANDATE EXPEDITED APPLICATION PROCESSING FOR VETERANS AND MILITARY SPOUSES.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION 1. This act may be cited as the "Military Skills to Civilian Licensure Act." SECTION 2. (A) The General Assembly finds:

(1) Veterans frequently possess highly technical, leadership, medical, logistical, and mechanical training that is equal to or exceeds civilian certification requirements.

(2) Requiring veterans to start over upon reentering the workforce results in economic delay, unemployment, and preventable poverty.

(3) Recognizing military training strengthens South Carolina's workforce, reduces dependency, and honors service through structure-not symbolism.

(B) This act ensures veterans may convert their military training into licensed, compensated civilian employment efficiently and without unnecessary barriers.

SECTION 3. Chapter 15, Title 25 of the S.C.

Code is amended by adding:

Section 25-15-50. (A)(1) Every licensing board shall accept documented military education, training, and experience as full or partial credit toward licensure when substantially equivalent.

(2) If a licensure is denied, the board must issue a written explanation within thirty days.

(B) Veterans and military spouses must have applications processed within twenty business days, with temporary licensure issued when examination is pending but competency is established.

SECTION 4. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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