Child Fatality Advisory Committee
This bill amends the South Carolina laws regarding the Child Fatality Advisory Committee by adding the Executive Director of the Commission for Community Advancement and Engagement as a member. It also establishes restrictions for serving in a holdover capacity.
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S 845 — Child Fatality Advisory Committee
Last action — Effective date 05/18/26
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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 January 22, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Henry McMaster (Republican) on May 18, 2026.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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In plain language
The bill adds a new member to the Child Fatality Advisory Committee in South Carolina.
This bill amends the South Carolina laws regarding the Child Fatality Advisory Committee by adding the Executive Director of the Commission for Community Advancement and Engagement as a member. It also establishes restrictions for serving in a holdover capacity.
Summary
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 63-11-1930, RELATING TO THE STATE CHILD FATALITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE, SO AS TO ADD THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION FOR COMMUNITY ADVANCEMENT AND ENGAGEMENT AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMITTEE, TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS ON SERVING IN A HOLDOVER CAPACITY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. - RATIFIED TITLE
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
43 added · 74 removedPlain-language change summary
The latest version of Bill S 845 has amended the State Child Fatality Advisory Committee by adding several new members, including the Executive Director of the South Carolina Commission for Community Advancement and Engagement, and specifying that a majority of the committee members must be duly appointed and qualified. These changes are significant because they broaden the expertise and perspectives represented on the committee, which is crucial for addressing and preventing child fatalities in South Carolina. Additionally, the inclusion of new members will likely enhance collaboration across different sectors involved in child welfare and safety.
2025-2026 Bill 845 Text of Previous Version (Feb.(Jan.
11,22, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 845Indicates 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 Februarybill 11, 2026TO AMEND S.THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 63-11-1930, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE STATE CHILD FATALITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE, SO AS TO ADD THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION FOR COMMUNITY ADVANCEMENT AND ENGAGEMENT;
845 Introduced by Senator Young S.
Printed 2/11/26--S.
Read the first time January 22, 2026 ________ The committee on Senate Family and Veterans' Services To whom was referred a Bill (S.
845) to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by amending Section 63-11-1930, relating to the establishment of the State Child Fatality Advisory Committee, so as to add, etc., respectfully Report:
That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass with amendment:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 1, by striking Section 63-11-1930(A)(2) and inserting:
(2) the Director of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Public Health;
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
THOMAS YOUNG for Committee.
_______ A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 63-11-1930, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE STATE CHILD FATALITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE, SO AS TO ADD THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION FOR COMMUNITY ADVANCEMENT AND ENGAGEMENT;
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Action History
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Effective date 05/18/26
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Act No. 198
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Signed By Governor
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Ratified R 234
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Read third time and enrolled
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Roll call Yeas-110 Nays-0
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Read second time
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Debate adjourned
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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 House
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Roll call Ayes-45 Nays-0
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Read second time
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Committee Amendment Adopted
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Committee report: Favorable with amendment Family and Veterans' Services
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Referred to Committee on Family and Veterans' Services
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Introduced and read first time
Sponsors
- Jr. Senator Tom Young · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 169 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (169)
169 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 169 →"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 | 105 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 109 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| % of votes cast | 89% | 0% | 0% | 11% |
How each member voted (123)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (45)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does S 845 do?
- AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 63-11-1930, RELATING TO THE STATE CHILD FATALITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE, SO AS TO ADD THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION FOR COMMUNITY ADVANCEMENT AND ENGAGEMENT AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMITTEE, TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS ON SERVING IN A HOLDOVER CAPACITY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. - RATIFIED TITLE
- Who sponsors S 845?
- S 845 is sponsored by Senator Tom Young, Jr..
- What is the current status of S 845?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 22, 2026. Enacted.
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