South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate

S 865 — South Carolina Military Veterans Hall of Fame

Last action — Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced January 29, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

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

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High chance

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Advancing 36% · moderate confidence
  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 46 sponsors

    46 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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Summary

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA MILITARY VETERANS HALL OF FAME.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

49 added · 3 removed

Plain-language change summary

The new version of Bill S 865 includes a recognition of the South Carolina Military Veterans Hall of Fame, emphasizing its mission to honor and preserve the contributions of military veterans in the state. This change matters because it acknowledges the significant role that veterans have played in both military service and community contributions, helping to ensure their sacrifices are remembered and valued. By enhancing public awareness, it reinforces the importance of veterans' legacies in South Carolina's history.

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2025-2026 Bill 865 Text of Previous Version (Jan.
29, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 865Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.)                 A concurrent RESOLUTION   TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA MILITARY VETERANS HALL OF FAME.
  Whereas, the members of the South Carolina General Assembly are pleased to recognize the South Carolina Military Veterans Hall of Fame for its mission to honor, preserve, and promote the legacy of South Carolina's military veterans;
and   Whereas, the people of South Carolina have faithfully served the United States in every major conflict from the Revolutionary War to the present day, demonstrating extraordinary courage, sacrifice, and devotion to duty;
and   Whereas, South Carolina has a long and distinguished military heritage, producing leaders, Medal of Honor recipients, and countless veterans whose service has strengthened the security, values, and freedoms of this nation;
and   Whereas, the South Carolina Military Veterans Hall of Fame was established to formally recognize, honor, and preserve the legacy of South Carolina veterans who have made significant contributions through military service and continued service to their communities;
and   Whereas, the Hall of Fame provides an enduring educational and historical resource that highlights the sacrifices of South Carolina veterans and promotes awareness of the State's military history for future generations;
and   Whereas, the South Carolina Military Veterans Hall of Fame operates as a nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring veterans without regard to branch, rank, or era of service, ensuring inclusivity and respect for all who served;
and   Whereas, committed to serving veterans and their families, the South Carolina Military Veterans Hall of Fame is a valuable institution dedicated to honoring military service, fostering civic pride, and educating the public on the State's military heritage;
and   Whereas, the members of the South Carolina General Assembly greatly appreciate the dedication and commitment that veterans of this State have shown in serving the people and the State of South Carolina.  Now, therefore,   Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
  That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, recognize and honor the South Carolina Military Veterans Hall of Fame.
  Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the leadership of the South Carolina Military Veterans Hall of Fame.
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Action History

  1. Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence

  2. Introduced, adopted, sent to House

Sponsors

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46 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 124 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 865 do?
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA MILITARY VETERANS HALL OF FAME.
Who sponsors S 865?
S 865 is sponsored by Senator Tom Young, Jr., Senator Brian Adams, Senator Thomas C. Alexander, Senator Karl B. Allen, Senator Sean M. Bennett, Senator Allen Blackmon, Senator George E. "Chip" Campsen III, Senator Richard J. Cash, Senator JD Chaplin, Senator Wes Climer, Senator Thomas D. "Tom" Corbin, Senator Ronnie W. Cromer, Senator Tom Davis, Senator Jason Elliott, Senator Tom Fernandez, Senator Michael W. Gambrell, Senator Billy Garrett, Senator Stephen L. Goldfinch, Senator Jeffrey R. Graham, Senator Lawrence K. "Larry" Grooms, Senator Greg Hembree, Senator Brad Hutto, Senator Darrell Jackson, Senator Michael Johnson, Senator Carlisle Kennedy, Senator Josh Kimbrell, Senator Matthew W. "Matt" Leber, Senator Shane R. Martin, Senator A. Shane Massey, Senator Russell L. Ott, Senator Harvey S. Peeler, Jr., Senator Luke A. Rankin, Senator Mike Reichenbach, Senator Rex F. Rice, Senator Ronnie A. Sabb, Senator Everett Stubbs, Senator Ed Sutton, Senator Deon T. Tedder, Senator Ross Turner, Senator Daniel B. "Danny" Verdin III, Senator Overture Walker, Senator Kent M. Williams, Senator Jeff Zell, Senator Margie Bright Matthews, Senator Tameika Isaac Devine, and Senator Lee Bright.
What is the current status of S 865?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced January 29, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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