Rural Emergency Hospitals
This legislation updates the definition of 'hospital' in South Carolina to include facilities that convert to rural emergency hospitals. This change aims to address healthcare access in rural areas.
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S 895 — Rural Emergency Hospitals
Last action — Effective date 05/18/26
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 04, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Henry McMaster (Republican) on May 18, 2026.
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3 sponsors
3 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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In plain language
The bill adds rural emergency hospitals to the definition of 'hospital' in South Carolina law.
This legislation updates the definition of 'hospital' in South Carolina to include facilities that convert to rural emergency hospitals. This change aims to address healthcare access in rural areas.
What this means for you
- Healthcare: This means healthcare facilities in rural areas can be classified as hospitals, potentially improving access and services.
Summary
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 44-7-130, RELATING TO STATE HEALTH FACILITY LICENSURE ACT DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO ADD TO THE DEFINITION OF "HOSPITAL" ALL HOSPITALS THAT CONVERT TO RURAL EMERGENCY HOSPITALS. - RATIFIED TITLE
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
8 added · 32 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent changes to Bill S 895 involve adding a new definition for "hospital" to include those facilities that convert to rural emergency hospitals. This is important because it allows these specific hospitals to be recognized under state law, potentially making them eligible for more support and resources. By acknowledging rural emergency hospitals, the intent is to improve healthcare access in underserved areas.
2025-2026 Bill 895 Text of Previous Version (Mar.(Feb.
19,04, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 895Indicates 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 Marchbill 19, 2026TO AMEND S.THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 44-7-130, RELATING TO STATE HEALTH FACILITY LICENSURE ACT DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO ADD TO THE DEFINITION OF "HOSPITAL" ALL HOSPITALS THAT CONVERT TO RURAL EMERGENCY HOSPITALS.
895 Introduced by Senator Verdin S.
Printed 3/19/26--S.
Read the first time February 4, 2026 ________ The committee on Senate Medical Affairs To whom was referred a Bill (S.
895) to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by amending Section 44-7-130, relating to State Health Facility Licensure Act definitions, so as to add to the definition, etc., respectfully Report:
That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass:
DANIEL VERDIN for Committee.
_______ A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 44-7-130, RELATING TO STATE HEALTH FACILITY LICENSURE ACT DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO ADD TO THE DEFINITION OF "HOSPITAL" ALL HOSPITALS THAT CONVERT TO RURAL EMERGENCY HOSPITALS.
----XX---- This web page was last updated on MarchFebruary 19,04, 2026 at 04:1906:02 PM
Action History
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Effective date 05/18/26
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Act No. 181
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Signed By Governor
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Ratified R 162
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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-108 Nays-0
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Read second time
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Recalled from Committee on 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-43 Nays-0
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Read second time
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Committee report: Favorable Medical Affairs
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Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs
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Introduced and read first time
Sponsors
- Senator Daniel B. "Danny" Verdin III · Primary
- Senator Thomas C. Alexander · Primary
- Senator Brad Hutto · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →3 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 167 not signed on
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (167)
167 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 167 →"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 | 104 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 107 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| % of votes cast | 87% | 0% | 0% | 13% |
How each member voted (123)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 43 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 43 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 93% | 0% | 0% | 7% |
How each member voted (46)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does S 895 do?
- AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 44-7-130, RELATING TO STATE HEALTH FACILITY LICENSURE ACT DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO ADD TO THE DEFINITION OF "HOSPITAL" ALL HOSPITALS THAT CONVERT TO RURAL EMERGENCY HOSPITALS. - RATIFIED TITLE
- Who sponsors S 895?
- S 895 is sponsored by Senator Daniel B. "Danny" Verdin III, Senator Thomas C. Alexander, and Senator Brad Hutto.
- What is the current status of S 895?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 04, 2026. Enacted.
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