S 583 — Board of Funeral Services continuing education requirements
Last action — Act No. 112
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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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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 16, 2025. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Henry McMaster (Republican) on April 06, 2026.
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Prognosis
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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3 sponsors
3 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 3 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 40-19-250, RELATING TO CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS REQUIRED FOR LICENSEES OF THE BOARD OF FUNERAL EXAMINERS, SO AS TO REVISE PHYSICAL ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION INSTRUCTION, TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION, AND TO DEFINE "PHYSICAL ATTENDANCE." - RATIFIED TITLE
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
2 added · 23 removedPlain-language change summary
In the latest version of Bill S 583, two new lines were added and 23 lines were removed. The changes likely reflect adjustments in the requirements for continuing education hours for licensees of the Board of Funeral Examiners, which could impact how professionals in that field maintain their licenses. These amendments are important because they can affect the ongoing training and competencies of funeral service providers, ensuring they are up to date with current practices and regulations.
24,16, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 583Indicates 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 24, 2025TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 40-19-250, RELATING TO CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS REQUIRED FOR LICENSEES OF THE BOARD OF FUNERAL EXAMINERS, SO AS TO REVISE PHYSICAL ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTINIUNG EDUCATION INSTRUCTION, AND TO DEFINE "PHYSICAL ATTENDANCE." S.Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
583 Introduced by Senators Davis, Massey and Johnson S.
Printed 4/24/25--S.
Read the first time April 16, 2025 ________ The committee on Senate Labor, Commerce and Industry To whom was referred a Bill (S.
583) to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by amending Section 40-19-250, relating to continuing education hours required for licensees of the Board of Funeral Examiners, etc., respectfully Report:
That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass:
THOMAS DAVIS for Committee.
_______ A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 40-19-250, RELATING TO CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS REQUIRED FOR LICENSEES OF THE BOARD OF FUNERAL EXAMINERS, SO AS TO REVISE PHYSICAL ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTINIUNG EDUCATION INSTRUCTION, AND TO DEFINE "PHYSICAL ATTENDANCE." Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
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Action History
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Act No. 112
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Effective date 07/01/26
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Signed By Governor
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Ratified R 120
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Roll call Ayes-43 Nays-0
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Concurred in House amendment and enrolled
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Read third time and returned to Senate with amendments
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Roll call Yeas-102 Nays-0
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Read second time
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Amended
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Requests for debate-Rep(s). King, Govan, Howard, Grant, Luck, Hart, Williams
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Committee report: Favorable with amendment Labor, Commerce and Industry
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Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
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Introduced and read first time
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Read third time and sent to House
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Roll call Ayes-42 Nays-0
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Read second time
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Committee report: Favorable Labor, Commerce and Industry
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Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
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Introduced and read first time
Sponsors
- Senator A. Shane Massey · Primary
- Senator Tom Davis · Primary
- Senator Michael Johnson · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →3 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 167 not signed on
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (167)
167 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 167 →"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 | 99 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 102 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| % of votes cast | 82% | 0% | 0% | 18% |
How each member voted (124)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 42 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 42 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 93% | 0% | 0% | 7% |
How each member voted (45)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does S 583 do?
- AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 40-19-250, RELATING TO CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS REQUIRED FOR LICENSEES OF THE BOARD OF FUNERAL EXAMINERS, SO AS TO REVISE PHYSICAL ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION INSTRUCTION, TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION, AND TO DEFINE "PHYSICAL ATTENDANCE." - RATIFIED TITLE
- Who sponsors S 583?
- S 583 is sponsored by Senator A. Shane Massey, Senator Tom Davis, and Senator Michael Johnson.
- What is the current status of S 583?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 16, 2025. Enacted.
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