S 218 — South Carolina Veterans Homes
Last action — Act No. 5
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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 15, 2025. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Henry McMaster (Republican) on April 28, 2025.
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Prognosis
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Enacted
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 3 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 25-11-730 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS SHALL ADOPT CRITERIA FOR ADMISSIONS TO AND DISCHARGES FROM SOUTH CAROLINA VETERANS' HOMES. - RATIFIED TITLE
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
6 added · 45 removedPlain-language change summary
The changes to Bill S 218 involve the removal of detailed language regarding the Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) and the transfer of responsibilities for veterans' homes from the Department of Mental Health (DMH) to the DVA. The updated bill clearly states that the DVA will create and enforce its own criteria and procedures for admitting and discharging residents of veterans' homes. This simplification is important as it streamlines the process, ensuring that the DVA has the authority to implement its own rules, which may lead to improved care and management for veterans.
28,15, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 218Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.) Committee Report January 28, 2025 S. A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 25-11-730 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS SHALL ADOPT CRITERIA FOR ADMISSIONS TO AND DISCHARGES FROM SOUTH CAROLINA VETERANS' HOMES.
218 Introduced by Senator Young S.
Printed 1/28/25--S.
Read the first time January 15, 2025 ________ The committee on Senate Family and Veterans' Services To whom was referred a Bill (S.
218) to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Section 25-11-730 so as to provide that the Department of Veterans' Affairs shall adopt criteria for admissions, etc., respectfully Report:
That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass:
THOMAS YOUNG for Committee.
statement of estimated fiscal impact Explanation of Fiscal Impact State Expenditure This bill provides clarifying language regarding the transfer of the states' veterans homes from DMH to DVA.
This bill states that DVA shall adopt and execute criteria, policies, and procedures for admissions to and discharges from South Carolina veterans homes.
Further, this bill states that DVA shall set and collect fees for residence in and services provided by the veterans homes and allows DVA to receive state and federal benefits charged by the veterans homes.
DVA currently has the structure and personnel in place to manage these responsibilities and has been doing so since the facilities transferred agencies on July 1, 2024.
Therefore, this bill will have no expenditure impact for DVA.
State Revenue This bill provides clarifying language regarding the transfer of the states' veterans homes from DMH to DVA.
DVA has collected these fees and has been doing so since the facilities transferred agencies on July 1, 2024. Therefore, this bill will have no revenue impact.
Frank A.
Rainwater, Executive Director Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office _______ A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 25-11-730 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS SHALL ADOPT CRITERIA FOR ADMISSIONS TO AND DISCHARGES FROM SOUTH CAROLINA VETERANS' HOMES.
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Action History
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Act No. 5
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Effective date 04/28/25
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Signed By Governor
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Ratified R 12
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Read third time and enrolled
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Roll call Yeas-108 Nays-0
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Read second time
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Reconsidered
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Debate adjourned until Thur., 4-10-25
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Committee report: Favorable 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-42 Nays-0
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Read second time
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Scrivener's error corrected
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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
- Jr. Senator Tom Young · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 169 not signed on · 32 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 |
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| Unaffiliated | 106 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Democrat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 107 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| % of votes cast | 88% | 0% | 0% | 12% |
How each member voted (122)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 74 | 31 | 0 | 14 |
| Democrat | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 74 | 32 | 0 | 17 |
| % of votes cast | 60% | 26% | 0% | 14% |
How each member voted (123)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 42 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Total | 42 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| % of votes cast | 91% | 0% | 0% | 9% |
How each member voted (46)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does S 218 do?
- AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 25-11-730 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS SHALL ADOPT CRITERIA FOR ADMISSIONS TO AND DISCHARGES FROM SOUTH CAROLINA VETERANS' HOMES. - RATIFIED TITLE
- Who sponsors S 218?
- S 218 is sponsored by Senator Tom Young, Jr..
- What is the current status of S 218?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 15, 2025. Enacted.
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