Civil Air Patrol Leave Act
If you are a member of the Civil Air Patrol, this act provides you with specific leave rights for your service.
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S 1043 — Civil Air Patrol Leave Act
Last action — Act No. 250
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✓Introduced
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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 March 24, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Henry McMaster (Republican) on June 30, 2026.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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4 sponsors
4 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 3 recorded votes so far.
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In plain language
This bill establishes leave for employees serving in the Civil Air Patrol.
The Civil Air Patrol Leave Act creates a framework for employees to take leave for Civil Air Patrol duties while outlining employer responsibilities and employee protections. It includes definitions, administrative details, and anti-discrimination provisions.
What this means for you
- Workers: If you are a member of the Civil Air Patrol, this act provides you with specific leave rights for your service.
Summary
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "CIVIL AIR PATROL LEAVE ACT" BY ADDING CHAPTER 23 TO TITLE 25 SO AS TO DEFINE NECCESSARY TERMS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF CIVIL AIR PATROL LEAVE, TO PROVIDE THE DUTIES OF EMPLOYEES AND RIGHTS OF EMPLOYERS REGARDING CIVIL AIR PATROL LEAVE, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE ANTI-DISCRIMINATION AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PROTECTIONS. - RATIFIED TITLE
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
2 added · 21 removedPlain-language change summary
The latest version of Bill S 1043 adds a few lines that clarify definitions related to the Civil Air Patrol, while removing 21 lines that likely contained previously discussed provisions. This change streamlines the bill and focuses on ensuring that the terms used are clear for future implementation. It matters because having precise definitions is essential for how the law will be enforced and understood.
2025-2026 Bill 1043 Text of Previous Version (May.(Mar.
06,24, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 1043Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.) Committee Report May 6, 2026 S. A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "CIVIL AIR PATROL LEAVE ACT";
1043 Introduced by Senators Adams, Zell, Leber and Graham S.
Printed 5/6/26--S.
Read the first time March 24, 2026 ________ The committee on Senate Family and Veterans' Services To whom was referred a Bill (S.
1043) to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws so as to enact the "Civil Air Patrol Leave Act";
by adding Chapter 23 to Title 25 so as to define terms related to the Civil, 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 SO AS TO ENACT THE "CIVIL AIR PATROL LEAVE ACT";
----XX---- This web page was last updated on MayMarch 06,24, 2026 at 08:0712:24 PM
Action History
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Act No. 250
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Effective date 10/01/26
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Signed By Governor
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Ratified R 267
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Roll call Ayes-37 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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Scrivener's error corrected
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Roll call Yeas-114 Nays-0
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Read second time
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Amended
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Introduced, read first time, placed on calendar without reference
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Read third time and sent to House
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Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
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Roll call Ayes-46 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 Brian Adams · Primary
- Senator Jeff Zell · Primary
- Senator Matthew W. "Matt" Leber · Primary
- Senator Jeffrey R. Graham · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →4 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 166 not signed on
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (166)
166 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 166 →"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 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Total | 37 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| % of votes cast | 88% | 0% | 0% | 12% |
How each member voted (42)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 110 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 114 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| % of votes cast | 92% | 0% | 0% | 8% |
How each member voted (124)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 1043 do?
- AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "CIVIL AIR PATROL LEAVE ACT" BY ADDING CHAPTER 23 TO TITLE 25 SO AS TO DEFINE NECCESSARY TERMS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF CIVIL AIR PATROL LEAVE, TO PROVIDE THE DUTIES OF EMPLOYEES AND RIGHTS OF EMPLOYERS REGARDING CIVIL AIR PATROL LEAVE, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, AND TO PROVIDE ANTI-DISCRIMINATION AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PROTECTIONS. - RATIFIED TITLE
- Who sponsors S 1043?
- S 1043 is sponsored by Senator Brian Adams, Senator Jeff Zell, Senator Matthew W. "Matt" Leber, and Senator Jeffrey R. Graham.
- What is the current status of S 1043?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 24, 2026. Enacted.
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