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H 4067 — Hospital Emergency Departments
Last action — Act No. 49
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed House
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✓Passed Senate
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 20, 2025. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Henry McMaster (Republican) on May 12, 2025.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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4 sponsors
4 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-268 SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL HOSPITALS WITH EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE PHYSICIAN PHYSICALLY PRESENT ON SITE WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT AT ALL TIMES THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT IS OPEN. - RATIFIED TITLE
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
8 added · 49 removed8 line(s) added, 49 removed.
2025-2026 Bill 4067 Text of Previous Version (Mar.(Feb.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.) Committee Report March 20, 2025 H. A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-268 SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL HOSPITALS WITH EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE PHYSICIAN PHYSICALLY PRESENT ON SITE WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT AT ALL TIMES THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT IS OPEN.
4067 Introduced by Reps.
Davis and Sessions S.
Printed 3/20/25--H.
Read the first time February 20, 2025 ________ The committee on House Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs To whom was referred a Bill (H.
4067) to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Section 44-7-268 so as to require all hospitals with emergency departments to have at least one physician physically, etc., respectfully Report:
That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass:
S.H.
DAVIS for Committee.
statement of estimated fiscal impact Explanation of Fiscal Impact State Expenditure This bill requires every hospital in South Carolina with an emergency department, regardless of classification, to have at least one physician physically present on site who is responsible for the emergency department at all times the department is open.
DPH oversees licensing for hospitals in South Carolina.
DPH states that the requirements of this bill are in the normal course of business.
Therefore, this bill will have no expenditure impact for the agency.
The fiscal impact of this bill on MUSC is pending, contingent upon a response from the agency.
Local Expenditure RFA contacted all counties to determine the impact on county hospitals.
RFA received a response from the counties of Beaufort, Chesterfield, and Horry.
These counties anticipate this bill will have no expenditure impact.
Frank A.
Rainwater, Executive Director Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office _______ A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-268 SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL HOSPITALS WITH EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE PHYSICIAN PHYSICALLY PRESENT ON SITE WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT AT ALL TIMES THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT IS OPEN.
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AI-generated reading aid from the bill's amendatory text — verify against the official bill.
This bill requires all hospitals with emergency departments in South Carolina to have at least one physician physically present on site at all times the emergency department is open.
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Section 44-7-268
As a condition of licensing and relicensing, every hospital in the State with an emergency department, regardless of classification, must have at least one physician physically present on site who is responsible for the emergency department at all times the emergency department is open.
This addition mandates the presence of a physician in emergency departments of all hospitals.
Action History
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Act No. 49
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Effective date 05/12/25
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Signed By Governor
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Ratified R 75
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Read third time and enrolled
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Roll call Ayes-44 Nays-0
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Read second time
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Committee report: Favorable Medical Affairs
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Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs
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Introduced and read first time
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Read third time and sent to Senate
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Roll call Yeas-115 Nays-0
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Read second time
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Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Forrest, Henderson-Myers
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Committee report: Favorable Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
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Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
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Introduced and read first time
Sponsors
- Rosalyn D. Henderson-Myers · Primary
- Representative Sylleste H. Davis · Primary
- Representative Heath Sessions · Primary
- Jr. Representative Cally R. "Cal" Forrest · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →4 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 166 not signed on
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (166)
166 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 166 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (44)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 110 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 114 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| % of votes cast | 94% | 0% | 0% | 6% |
How each member voted (121)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does H 4067 do?
- AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-268 SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL HOSPITALS WITH EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE PHYSICIAN PHYSICALLY PRESENT ON SITE WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT AT ALL TIMES THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT IS OPEN. - RATIFIED TITLE
- Who sponsors H 4067?
- H 4067 is sponsored by Henderson-Myers, Rosalyn D., Representative Sylleste H. Davis, Representative Heath Sessions, and Representative Cally R. "Cal" Forrest, Jr..
- What is the current status of H 4067?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 20, 2025. Enacted.
- Where can I track H 4067?
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