South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee

H 4399 — First Responder Wellness Exams

Last action — Scrivener's error corrected

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This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 23, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

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  • 4 sponsors

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Summary

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 23-23-45, RELATING TO 911 TELECOMMUNICATORS TRAINING, SO AS TO REQUIRE TELECOMMUNICATORS MUST COMPLETE SUCCESSFULLY ANNUAL WELLNESS EXAMINATIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 23-9-200 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL SHALL REQUIRE ALL FIREFIGHTERS COMPLETE SUCCESSFULLY ANNUAL WELLNESS EXAMINATIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 44-61-80, RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATES, SO AS TO REQUIRE EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS COMPLETE SUCCESSFULLY ANNUAL WELLNESS EXAMINATIONS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 23-23-57 SO AS TO PROVIDE ALL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS MUST COMPLETE SUCCESSFULLY ANNUAL WELLNESS EXAMINATIONS.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

5 added · 5 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of Bill H 4399, references to annual wellness examinations for telecommunicators, firefighters, and law enforcement officers have been clarified and formatted. The change streamlines how these requirements are presented, making it easier to understand who is subject to these wellness checks. This matters because it ensures that all first responders are clearly informed of their obligations to maintain their health and well-being, which can ultimately improve public safety.

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12, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 4399Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
23, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 4399Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.)                 A bill   TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 23-23-45, RELATING TO 911 TELECOMMUNICATORS TRAINING, SO AS TO REQUIRE TELECOMMUNICATORS MUST COMPLETE SUCCESSFULLY ANNUAL WELLNESS EXAMINATIONS;
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.)                 A bill   TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 23-23-45, RELATING TO 911 TELECOMMUNICATORS TRAINING, SO AS TO REQUIRE TELECOMMICATORS MUST COMPLETE SUCCESSFULLY ANNUAL WELLNESS EXAMINATIONS;
      Section 23-9-200.   The State Fire Marshal shall require all firefighters to complete successfully annual wellness examinations.
      Section 23-9-200.  The State Fire Marshal shall require all firefighters to complete successfully annual wellness examinations.
      Section 23-23-57.   All law enforcement officers are required to complete successfully annual wellness examinations.
      Section 23-23-57.  All law enforcement officers are required to complete successfully annual wellness examinations.
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Action History

  1. Scrivener's error corrected

  2. Referred to Committee on Judiciary

  3. Introduced and read first time

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4 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 166 not signed on

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (166)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 4399 do?
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 23-23-45, RELATING TO 911 TELECOMMUNICATORS TRAINING, SO AS TO REQUIRE TELECOMMUNICATORS MUST COMPLETE SUCCESSFULLY ANNUAL WELLNESS EXAMINATIONS; BY ADDING SECTION 23-9-200 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL SHALL REQUIRE ALL FIREFIGHTERS COMPLETE SUCCESSFULLY ANNUAL WELLNESS EXAMINATIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 44-61-80, RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATES, SO AS TO REQUIRE EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS COMPLETE SUCCESSFULLY ANNUAL WELLNESS EXAMINATIONS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 23-23-57 SO AS TO PROVIDE ALL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS MUST COMPLETE SUCCESSFULLY ANNUAL WELLNESS EXAMINATIONS.
Who sponsors H 4399?
H 4399 is sponsored by Representative Harriet A. Holman, J.L. Johnson, Representative Brandon L. Cox, and Representative Richard Blake Sanders.
What is the current status of H 4399?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 23, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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