South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee

S 266 — Medical Equipment

Last action — Referred to Committee on Finance

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This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 28, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-36-2120, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM SALES TAX, SO AS TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE SELLING PROVIDER HAVE THEIR PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

25 added · 21 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to Bill S 266 changes the existing law about sales tax exemptions for durable medical equipment by removing the requirement that the selling provider have their principal place of business in South Carolina. This means that out-of-state providers can also sell these medical supplies without facing additional taxes. This change is significant because it could expand access to necessary medical equipment for residents, potentially leading to better healthcare options and lower costs for consumers in South Carolina.

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  SECTION 1.  Section 12-36-2120(74) of the S.C.
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Code is amended to read:
      (74) durable medical equipment and related supplies:
       (a) as defined under federal and state Medicaid and Medicare laws;
       (b) which is paid directly by funds of this State or the United States under the Medicaid or Medicare programs, where state or federal law or regulation authorizing the payment prohibits the payment of the sale or use tax;  and        (c) sold by a provider who holds a South Carolina retail sales license and whose principal place of business is located in this State;
  SECTION 2.  This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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  1. Referred to Committee on Finance

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 266 do?
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-36-2120, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM SALES TAX, SO AS TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE SELLING PROVIDER HAVE THEIR PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
Who sponsors S 266?
S 266 is sponsored by Senator Ronnie W. Cromer and Senator Rex F. Rice.
What is the current status of S 266?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 28, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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