South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate

S 1187 — EMS Week in SC

Last action — Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence

  1. ✓
    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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    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced May 07, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

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Prognosis

Advancing 36% · moderate confidence
  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 46 sponsors

    46 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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Summary

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DECLARE MAY 17-23, 2026, AS "EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK" IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO RECOGNIZE THE ESSENTIAL CONTRIBUTIONS OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PROFESSIONALS.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

44 added · 7 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill S 1187 now officially declares May 17-23, 2026, as "Emergency Medical Services Week" in South Carolina. This change highlights the vital role that emergency medical services (EMS) professionals play in safeguarding public health and safety, recognizing their commitment to providing timely and critical care. This proclamation not only honors their contributions but also raises awareness about the importance of emergency services in the community, which can foster greater support and appreciation for these essential workers.

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2025-2026 Bill 1187 Text of Previous Version (May.
07, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 1187Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.)                 A concurrent RESOLUTION   TO DECLARE MAY 17-23, 2026, AS "EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK" IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO RECOGNIZE THE ESSENTIAL CONTRIBUTIONS OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PROFESSIONALS.
  Whereas, emergency medical services are vital public services that protect the health and safety of the residents of South Carolina;
and   Whereas, the members of emergency medical services (EMS) teams are prepared to provide lifesaving care to those in need twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week;
and   Whereas, access to quality emergency care significantly improves the survival and recovery rates of individuals experiencing sudden illness or injury;
and   Whereas, emergency medical services fill critical healthcare gaps by providing out-of-hospital care, preventative medicine, follow-up care, and access to telemedicine;
and   Whereas, the EMS system includes first responders, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, emergency medical dispatchers, firefighters, law enforcement officers, educators, administrators, prehospital nurses, emergency nurses, emergency physicians, and trained members of the public;
and   Whereas, EMS professionals, both career and volunteer, devote thousands of hours to specialized training and continuing education to enhance their lifesaving skills;
and   Whereas, it is appropriate for the members of the General Assembly to recognize the dedication, service, and accomplishments of emergency medical services providers and to recognize the essential contributions of emergency medical services professionals.
Now, therefore,   Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
  That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, declare May 17-23, 2026, as "Emergency Medical Services Week" in South Carolina and encourage all citizens to observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
  Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the South Carolina Department of Public Health's Bureau of EMS and Trauma.
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Action History

  1. Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence

  2. Introduced, adopted, sent to House

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 1187 do?
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DECLARE MAY 17-23, 2026, AS "EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK" IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO RECOGNIZE THE ESSENTIAL CONTRIBUTIONS OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PROFESSIONALS.
Who sponsors S 1187?
S 1187 is sponsored by Senator Michael W. Gambrell, Senator Brian Adams, Senator Thomas C. Alexander, Senator Karl B. Allen, Senator Sean M. Bennett, Senator Allen Blackmon, Senator George E. "Chip" Campsen III, Senator Richard J. Cash, Senator JD Chaplin, Senator Wes Climer, Senator Thomas D. "Tom" Corbin, Senator Ronnie W. Cromer, Senator Tom Davis, Senator Jason Elliott, Senator Tom Fernandez, Senator Billy Garrett, Senator Stephen L. Goldfinch, Senator Jeffrey R. Graham, Senator Lawrence K. "Larry" Grooms, Senator Greg Hembree, Senator Brad Hutto, Senator Darrell Jackson, Senator Michael Johnson, Senator Carlisle Kennedy, Senator Josh Kimbrell, Senator Matthew W. "Matt" Leber, Senator Shane R. Martin, Senator A. Shane Massey, Senator Russell L. Ott, Senator Harvey S. Peeler, Jr., Senator Luke A. Rankin, Senator Mike Reichenbach, Senator Rex F. Rice, Senator Ronnie A. Sabb, Senator Everett Stubbs, Senator Ed Sutton, Senator Deon T. Tedder, Senator Ross Turner, Senator Daniel B. "Danny" Verdin III, Senator Overture Walker, Senator Kent M. Williams, Senator Tom Young, Jr., Senator Jeff Zell, Senator Margie Bright Matthews, Senator Tameika Isaac Devine, and Senator Lee Bright.
What is the current status of S 1187?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced May 07, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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