Foster Care
This bill amends several sections of the South Carolina Code regarding the Division of Foster Care Review. It changes board membership standards, procedures for terms, and allows for the establishment and dissolution of local review boards.
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S 858 — Foster Care
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 28, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Henry McMaster (Republican) on May 18, 2026.
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Current position in the legislative process.
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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 updates regulations for the South Carolina foster care review process and local review boards.
This bill amends several sections of the South Carolina Code regarding the Division of Foster Care Review. It changes board membership standards, procedures for terms, and allows for the establishment and dissolution of local review boards.
Summary
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTIONS 63-11-700, 63-11-710, 63-11-740, 63-11-760, AND 63-11-770, ALL RELATING TO THE DIVISION OF FOSTER CARE REVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY, SO AS TO CHANGE THE STANDARDS FOR SERVING ON THE DIVISION'S BOARD AND THE PROCEDURE FOR TERMS OF OFFICE; TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN STANDARDS FOR LOCAL REVIEW BOARDS; TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR TO APPOINT OR REMOVE MEMBERS OF LOCAL BOARDS, WITH EXCEPTIONS; TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT TO DISSOLVE LOCAL BOARDS; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE CERTAIN ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL BOARDS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. - RATIFIED TITLE
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
2 added · 52 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent amendment to Bill S 858 replaced the title of a section in the law concerning foster care. It changed "Division for Review of the Foster Care of Children's Board" to "Foster Care Review Division" and moved it under the Department of Children's Advocacy. This change streamlines the title and clarifies the organization overseeing foster care reviews, which is important for improving efficiency and transparency in child welfare services.
2025-2026 Bill 858 Text of Previous Version (Feb.(Jan.
11,28, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 858Indicates 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 63-11-700, RELATING TO THE DIVISION FOR REVIEW OF THE FOSTER CARE OF CHILDREN'S BOARD, SO AS TO CHANGE THE STANDARDS FOR SERVING ON THE BOARD AND THE PROCEDURE FOR TERMS OF OFFICE;
858 Introduced by Senator Young S.
Printed 2/11/26--S.
Read the first time January 28, 2026 ________ The committee on Senate Family and Veterans' Services To whom was referred a Bill (S.
858) to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by amending Section 63-11-700, relating to the Division for Review of the Foster Care of Children's Board, so as to change, 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 63-11-700(A) and inserting:
(A) There is created, within the Department of Children's Advocacy, the Division for Review of the Foster Care of Children Foster Care Review Division.
The division must be supported by a board consisting of seven members, all of whom must be past or present members of local review boards.
There must be one member from each congressional district, all appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.
Amend the bill further, SECTION 2, by striking Section 63-11-710(B) and inserting:
(B) A member of a local board who is guilty of malfeasance, misfeasance, incompetency, absenteeism, conflicts of interest, misconduct, persistent neglect of duty in office, or incapacity must be subject to removal by the Director upon any of the foregoing causes being made to appear to the satisfaction of the Director.
Before removing any such member, the Director shall inform him and the local legislative delegation in writing of the specific grounds for removal brought against him and give him an opportunity on reasonable notice to be heard.
The consent of the majority of the local legislative delegation is needed to remove a member of a local board.
The state board may recommend to the Director that a member of a local board be removed pursuant to this section.
(B) If the board of directors determines that additional local review boards are necessary in a judicial circuit because of an excessively large case load for review or if the local board is no longer necessary because of a reduced case load, the board may create or dissolve local review boards by resolution, and the boards created have all authority and duties provided for the boards by the provisions of this article.
(C) If the Department determines that a local board is no longer necessary, then the Department may dissolve that local review board with the consent of the majority of the local legislative delegation.
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 63-11-700, RELATING TO THE DIVISION FOR REVIEW OF THE FOSTER CARE OF CHILDREN'S BOARD, SO AS TO CHANGE THE STANDARDS FOR SERVING ON THE BOARD AND THE PROCEDURE FOR TERMS OF OFFICE;
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Action History
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Effective date 05/18/26
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Act No. 199
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Signed By Governor
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Ratified R 237
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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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Roll call Yeas-94 Nays-18
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Read second time
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Amended
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Requests for debate removed-Rep(s). Edgerton, Magnuson, Frank, Morgan, White, Harris
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Requests for debate-Rep(s). Frank, Morgan, Edgerton, Harris, White, Magnuson, Cromer
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Debate adjourned
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Debate adjourned
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Scrivener's error corrected
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Committee report: Favorable with amendment Education and Public Works
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Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
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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-44 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 · 18 voted No
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 92 | 17 | 0 | 11 |
| Democrat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 94 | 18 | 0 | 12 |
| % of votes cast | 76% | 15% | 0% | 10% |
How each member voted (124)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 44 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 44 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 96% | 0% | 0% | 4% |
How each member voted (46)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does S 858 do?
- AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTIONS 63-11-700, 63-11-710, 63-11-740, 63-11-760, AND 63-11-770, ALL RELATING TO THE DIVISION OF FOSTER CARE REVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY, SO AS TO CHANGE THE STANDARDS FOR SERVING ON THE DIVISION'S BOARD AND THE PROCEDURE FOR TERMS OF OFFICE; TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN STANDARDS FOR LOCAL REVIEW BOARDS; TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR TO APPOINT OR REMOVE MEMBERS OF LOCAL BOARDS, WITH EXCEPTIONS; TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT TO DISSOLVE LOCAL BOARDS; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE CERTAIN ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL BOARDS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. - RATIFIED TITLE
- Who sponsors S 858?
- S 858 is sponsored by Senator Tom Young, Jr..
- What is the current status of S 858?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 28, 2026. Enacted.
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