South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate

S 802 — Fresh Friends

Last action — Introduced and adopted

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

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Summary

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE FOUNDER OF FRESH FRIENDS, LOGAN WELLS, AND TO COMMEND HER AND THIS ORGANIZATION FOR THEIR SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE.

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In the updated version of Bill S 802, a resolution was added to recognize and honor Logan Wells, the founder of Fresh Friends, for her significant contributions to the community. This amendment highlights the organization's goals of encouraging volunteerism, inclusivity, and fostering friendships among high school students in South Carolina. This recognition is important as it acknowledges the positive impact of youth-led initiatives on local communities, promoting a culture of service and connection among young people.

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13, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 802Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.)                 A senate RESOLUTION   to recognize and honor the founder of Fresh Friends, Logan Wells, and to commend her and this organization for their significant impact on the communities they serve.
  Whereas, the South Carolina Senate is delighted to learn that Fresh Friends is making a noteworthy impact on communities around the Midlands;
and   Whereas, while a student at Heathwood Hall, Logan Wells wanted to encourage volunteerism, promote inclusivity, and foster friendship, so she started a school club called Fresh Friends with those goals;
and   Whereas, Fresh Friends has maintained these goals and now has developed into a South Carolina nonprofit and a registered 501(c)3 organization that is open to all high schoolers in the State;
and   Whereas, Fresh Friends had harnessed the connective powers of service with an emphasis on inclusivity and now challenges current forces that threaten to divide younger generations;
and   Whereas, working together with local, statewide, and national organizations and nonprofits, Fresh Friends connects teen volunteers with service opportunities that impact their local communities;
and   Whereas, Fresh Friends has partnered with the Downtown Church of Columbia, the Salvation Army, and local school districts in the Midlands;
and   Whereas, planning to add more high schools to the existing network of schools with chapters of Fresh Friends, Ms.
Logan seeks to ensure the organization's ability to connect a greater number of high schoolers across the State through community service;
and   Whereas, the Senate is grateful for Ms.
Logan's dedication to serving her community and beyond and applauds the organization for the immeasurable good it can have on communities in South Carolina, and the members wish Ms.
Logan continued success in the days to come.
Now, therefore,   Be it resolved by the Senate:
  That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, recognize and honor the founder of Fresh Friends, Logan Wells, and commend her and this organization for their significant impact on the communities they serve.
  Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Logan Wells.
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Frequently asked questions

What does S 802 do?
A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE FOUNDER OF FRESH FRIENDS, LOGAN WELLS, AND TO COMMEND HER AND THIS ORGANIZATION FOR THEIR SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE.
Who sponsors S 802?
S 802 is sponsored by Senator Russell L. Ott.
What is the current status of S 802?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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