S 695 — Unauthorized Fees for Claim Assistance
Last action — Effective date 05/19/26
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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 December 10, 2025. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Henry McMaster (Republican) on May 19, 2026.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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5 sponsors
5 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 sets guidelines for compensating claim assistance for veterans in South Carolina.
This legislation amends South Carolina law to define and regulate compensation for claim assistance provided to veterans. It establishes guidelines, limits, and penalties for noncompliance related to these fees.
What this means for you
- Workers: If you are a worker assisting veterans with claims, this legislation outlines what you can charge for your services.
Summary
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA SAFEGUARDING AMERICAN VETERANS' BENEFITS ACT"; AND BY ADDING ARTICLE 8 TO CHAPTER 11, TITLE 25, SO AS TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS, SET GUIDELINES AND LIMITS FOR COMPENSATION, MEMORIALIZE TERMS, AND STATE PENALTIES FOR NONCOMPLIANCE. - RATIFIED TITLE
Bill Text
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Action History
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Effective date 05/19/26
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Act No. 211
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Signed By Governor
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Ratified R 146
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Concurred in House amendment and enrolled
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Scrivener's error corrected
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Read third time and returned to Senate with amendments
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Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
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Roll call Yeas-100 Nays-0
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Read second time
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Amended
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Scrivener's error corrected
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Committee report: Favorable with amendment 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-46 Nays-0
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Read second time
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Amended
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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
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Referred to Committee on Family and Veterans' Services
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Prefiled
Sponsors
- Jr. Senator Tom Young · Primary
- Senator Jeffrey R. Graham · Primary
- Senator Overture Walker · Primary
- Senator Ed Sutton · Primary
- Senator Tameika Isaac Devine · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →5 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 165 not signed on
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (165)
165 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 165 →"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 | 96 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 99 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| % of votes cast | 80% | 0% | 0% | 20% |
How each member voted (123)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (46)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does S 695 do?
- AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA SAFEGUARDING AMERICAN VETERANS' BENEFITS ACT"; AND BY ADDING ARTICLE 8 TO CHAPTER 11, TITLE 25, SO AS TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS, SET GUIDELINES AND LIMITS FOR COMPENSATION, MEMORIALIZE TERMS, AND STATE PENALTIES FOR NONCOMPLIANCE. - RATIFIED TITLE
- Who sponsors S 695?
- S 695 is sponsored by Senator Tom Young, Jr., Senator Jeffrey R. Graham, Senator Overture Walker, Senator Ed Sutton, and Senator Tameika Isaac Devine.
- What is the current status of S 695?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 10, 2025. Enacted.
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