S 650 — Ivermectin Deregulation
Last action — Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced May 06, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.
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Summary
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 44-53-150 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE OVER-THE-COUNTER SALE OF IVERMECTIN TABLETS.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
23 added · 7 removedPlain-language change summary
The amendment to Bill S 650 allows for the over-the-counter sale of ivermectin tablets in South Carolina without the need for a prescription or consultation with a healthcare professional. Additionally, pharmacists who sell ivermectin under this amendment will be protected from legal liability. This change is important because it increases access to ivermectin for the public, potentially simplifying the process for individuals seeking treatment, while also providing a safeguard for pharmacists involved in the sale.
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06, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 650Indicates 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 ADDING SECTION 44-53-150 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE OVER-THE-COUNTER SALE OF IVERMECTIN TABLETS.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Chapter 53, Title 44 of the S.C.
Code is amended by adding:
Section 44-53-150.
(A) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, ivermectin tablets may be made available to the public for over-the-counter purchase in this State.
No prescription order or consultation with a pharmacist or other healthcare professional shall be required for such purchase.
(B) A pharmacist acting within the scope of this section is immune from any civil liability or disciplinary action from the practitioner's professional licensing board.
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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Action History
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Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs
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Introduced and read first time
Sponsors
- Senator Wes Climer · Primary
- Senator Carlisle Kennedy · Primary
- Senator Lee Bright · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →3 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 167 not signed on
Sponsors (3)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (167)
167 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does S 650 do?
- A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 44-53-150 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE OVER-THE-COUNTER SALE OF IVERMECTIN TABLETS.
- Who sponsors S 650?
- S 650 is sponsored by Senator Wes Climer, Senator Carlisle Kennedy, and Senator Lee Bright.
- What is the current status of S 650?
- This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced May 06, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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