Gold Shield Day
This legislation amends South Carolina law to create 'Gold Shield Day' on June 1st each year. It serves to honor first responders who have died in the line of duty and recognize their families' sacrifices.
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S 868 — Gold Shield Day
Last action — Act No. 127
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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 29, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Henry McMaster (Republican) on May 15, 2026.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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7 sponsors
7 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 designates June 1st as 'Gold Shield Day' to honor fallen first responders and their families.
This legislation amends South Carolina law to create 'Gold Shield Day' on June 1st each year. It serves to honor first responders who have died in the line of duty and recognize their families' sacrifices.
Summary
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 53-3-335 SO AS TO DESIGNATE JUNE FIRST OF EACH YEAR AS "GOLD SHIELD DAY" TO HONOR FIRST RESPONDERS WHO HAVE BEEN KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY AND THE SACRIFICE OF THEIR SURVIVING FAMILIES. - RATIFIED TITLE
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
2 added · 20 removedPlain-language change summary
The latest version of Bill S 868 includes a new provision that designates June 1st of each year as "Gold Shield Day" to honor first responders. This change was made to formally recognize and celebrate the contributions of these individuals in our communities. It matters because it provides a designated day for public appreciation and awareness of the sacrifices made by first responders, fostering a greater sense of gratitude and support for their work.
2025-2026 Bill 868 Text of Previous Version (Feb.(Jan.
11,29, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 868Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.) Committee Report February 11, 2026 S. A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 53-3-335 SO AS TO DESIGNATE JUNE FIRST OF EACH YEAR AS "GOLD SHIELD DAY" TO HONOR FIRST RESPONDERS WHO HAVE BEEN KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY AND THE SACRIFICE OF THEIR SURVIVING FAMILIES.
868 Introduced by Senators Elliott, Young, Kimbrell, Verdin, Rice and Stubbs S.
Printed 2/11/26--S.
Read the first time January 29, 2026 ________ The committee on Senate Family and Veterans' Services To whom was referred a Bill (S.
868) to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Section 53-3-335 so as to designate June first of each year as "Gold Shield Day" to honor first responders who, etc., respectfully Report:
That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass:
THOMAS YOUNG for Committee.
_______ A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 53-3-335 SO AS TO DESIGNATE JUNE FIRST OF EACH YEAR AS "GOLD SHIELD DAY" TO HONOR FIRST RESPONDERS WHO HAVE BEEN KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY AND THE SACRIFICE OF THEIR SURVIVING FAMILIES.
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The bill adds a new observance day known as 'Gold Shield Day' to honor first responders killed in the line of duty and their families.
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Section 53-3-335
June first of each year is designated as 'Gold Shield Day' in honor of first responders who have been killed in the line of duty, and the surviving spouses, children, and families who bear the lasting impact of that sacrifice. State agencies, political subdivisions, and public institutions are encouraged to recognize Gold Shield Day through appropriate ceremonies, proclamations, or educational activities.
This creates a new annual recognition day in South Carolina.
Action History
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Act No. 127
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Effective date 05/15/26
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Signed By Governor
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Ratified R 159
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Read third time and enrolled
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Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
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Roll call Yeas-98 Nays-0
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Read second time
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Committee report: Favorable Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
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Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
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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 report: Favorable 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
- Senator Jason Elliott · Primary
- Jr. Senator Tom Young · Primary
- Senator Josh Kimbrell · Primary
- Senator Daniel B. "Danny" Verdin III · Primary
- Senator Rex F. Rice · Primary
- Senator Everett Stubbs · Primary
- Senator Overture Walker · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →7 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 163 not signed on
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (163)
163 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 163 →"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 | 97 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| Republican | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Democrat | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 98 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| % of votes cast | 79% | 0% | 0% | 21% |
How each member voted (124)
| 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 868 do?
- AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 53-3-335 SO AS TO DESIGNATE JUNE FIRST OF EACH YEAR AS "GOLD SHIELD DAY" TO HONOR FIRST RESPONDERS WHO HAVE BEEN KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY AND THE SACRIFICE OF THEIR SURVIVING FAMILIES. - RATIFIED TITLE
- Who sponsors S 868?
- S 868 is sponsored by Senator Jason Elliott, Senator Tom Young, Jr., Senator Josh Kimbrell, Senator Daniel B. "Danny" Verdin III, Senator Rex F. Rice, Senator Everett Stubbs, and Senator Overture Walker.
- What is the current status of S 868?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 29, 2026. Enacted.
- Where can I track S 868?
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