Continuing law enforcement education credits and EMS training
This means that law enforcement officers and EMTs will receive specialized training related to autism, potentially improving their interactions with affected individuals.
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H 3285 — Continuing law enforcement education credits and EMS training
Last action — Act No. 134
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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 December 05, 2024. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Henry McMaster (Republican) on May 15, 2026.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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16 sponsors
16 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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In plain language
Law enforcement and EMTs must complete training on autism spectrum disorder.
This bill requires law enforcement officers to earn continuing education credits in autism spectrum disorder. It also mandates that EMT training programs include courses on the same topic.
What this means for you
- Workers: This means that law enforcement officers and EMTs will receive specialized training related to autism, potentially improving their interactions with affected individuals.
Summary
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 23-23-57 SO AS TO PROVIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE CONTINUING LAW ENFORCEMENT EDUCATION CREDITS IN AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 44-61-80, RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN TRAINING PROGRAM MUST INCLUDE COURSES IN AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER. - RATIFIED TITLE
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
2 added · 23 removed2 line(s) added, 23 removed.
2025-2026 Bill 3285 Text of Previous Version (Apr.(Dec.
02,06, 2025)2024) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 3285Indicates 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 2, 2025TO AMEND H.THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 23-23-57 SO AS TO PROVIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE CONTINUING LAW ENFORCEMENT EDUCATION CREDITS IN AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER;
3285 Introduced by Reps.
Landing, Spann-Wilder, Gambrell, Garvin, Cobb-Hunter, Henderson-Myers, Hartnett, Bustos, J.
L.
Johnson, Teeple and Wickensimer S.
Printed 4/2/25--H.
Read the first time January 14, 2025 ________ The committee on House Judiciary To whom was referred a Bill (H.
3285) to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Section 23-23-57 so as to provide law enforcement officers are required to complete continuing law enforcement, etc., respectfully Report:
That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass:
W.
NEWTON for Committee.
_______ A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 23-23-57 SO AS TO PROVIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE CONTINUING LAW ENFORCEMENT EDUCATION CREDITS IN AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER;
----XX---- This web page was last updated on AprilDecember 02,06, 20252024 at 10:0911:12 PMAM
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This bill adds requirements for law enforcement officers and EMTs regarding training in autism spectrum disorder.
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Section 23-23-57
A law enforcement officer certified in this State is required to complete Continuing Law Enforcement Education Credits (CLEEC) in autism spectrum disorder. The number of required annual CLEEC hours shall be determined by the council.
Establishes a requirement for law enforcement officers to undergo training in autism spectrum disorder.
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Section 44-61-80(B)
The training program must include courses in autism spectrum disorder for each classification.→ The training program must include courses in autism spectrum disorder for each classification.Clarifies that EMT training programs must include courses on autism spectrum disorder.
Action History
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Act No. 134
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Effective date 05/15/26
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Signed By Governor
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Ratified R 173
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Read third time and enrolled
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Roll call Ayes-43 Nays-0
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Read second time
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Committee report: Favorable Judiciary
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Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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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-98 Nays-0
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Read second time
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Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Waters, Rivers, Gilliard
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Scrivener's error corrected
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Member(s) request name added as sponsor: M.M.Smith, Davis, Holman
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Committee report: Favorable Judiciary
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Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Hartnett, Bustos, J.L.Johnson, Teeple, Wickensimer
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Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Henderson-Myers
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Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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Introduced and read first time
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Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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Prefiled
Sponsors
- Rosalyn D. Henderson-Myers · Primary
- Representative Kathy Landing · Primary
- Tiffany R. Spann-Wilder · Primary
- Representative Kambrell H. Garvin · Primary
- Representative Gilda Cobb-Hunter · Primary
- Jr. Representative Thomas F. "Tom" Hartnett · Primary
- Representative Joseph M. "Joe" Bustos · Primary
- J.L. Johnson · Primary
- Representative James E. Teeple · Primary
- Representative Paul B. Wickensimer · Primary
- Representative Sylleste H. Davis · Primary
- Representative Harriet A. Holman · Primary
- Representative Courtney S. Waters · Primary
- Sr. Representative Michael F. Rivers · Primary
- Representative Wendell G. Gilliard · Primary
- Representative Marvin "Mark" Smith · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →16 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 154 not signed on
Sponsors (16)
- Henderson-Myers, Rosalyn D.
- Representative Kathy Landing
- Tiffany R. Spann-Wilder Democrat
- Representative Kambrell H. Garvin
- Representative Gilda Cobb-Hunter
- Representative Thomas F. "Tom" Hartnett, Jr.
- Representative Joseph M. "Joe" Bustos
- J.L. Johnson
- Representative James E. Teeple
- Representative Paul B. Wickensimer
- Representative Sylleste H. Davis
- Representative Harriet A. Holman
- Representative Courtney S. Waters
- Representative Michael F. Rivers, Sr.
- Representative Wendell G. Gilliard
- Representative Marvin "Mark" Smith
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (154)
154 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 154 →"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 |
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| Unaffiliated | 43 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 43 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 93% | 0% | 0% | 7% |
How each member voted (46)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 94 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 97 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| % of votes cast | 80% | 0% | 0% | 20% |
How each member voted (122)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does H 3285 do?
- AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 23-23-57 SO AS TO PROVIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE CONTINUING LAW ENFORCEMENT EDUCATION CREDITS IN AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 44-61-80, RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN TRAINING PROGRAM MUST INCLUDE COURSES IN AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER. - RATIFIED TITLE
- Who sponsors H 3285?
- H 3285 is sponsored by Henderson-Myers, Rosalyn D., Representative Kathy Landing, Tiffany R. Spann-Wilder (Democrat), Representative Kambrell H. Garvin, Representative Gilda Cobb-Hunter, Representative Thomas F. "Tom" Hartnett, Jr., Representative Joseph M. "Joe" Bustos, J.L. Johnson, Representative James E. Teeple, Representative Paul B. Wickensimer, Representative Sylleste H. Davis, Representative Harriet A. Holman, Representative Courtney S. Waters, Representative Michael F. Rivers, Sr., Representative Wendell G. Gilliard, and Representative Marvin "Mark" Smith.
- What is the current status of H 3285?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 05, 2024. Enacted.
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