S 595 — A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, RELATING TO CERTIFICATION OF ADOPTION INVESTIGATORS AND PERSONS OBTAINING CONSENTS OR RELINQUISHMENTS, DESIGNATED AS
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This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 23, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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Summary
, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS.
Bill Text
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28 added · 15 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated version of Bill S 595 includes a section that clarifies the responsibility of the Department of Social Services to establish certification requirements for adoption investigators. It emphasizes the importance of ensuring these investigators have the appropriate education and experience to effectively support children in need of foster care and adoption. This change matters because it aims to enhance the safety and well-being of vulnerable children by ensuring that those tasked with overseeing their adoptions are adequately qualified.
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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. The regulations of the Department of Social Services, relating to Certification of Adoption Investigators and Persons Obtaining Consents or Relinquishments, designated as Regulation Document Number 5303, and submitted to the General Assembly pursuant to the provisions of Article 1, Chapter 23, Title 1 of the S.C.
SECTION 2. ThisThis joint resolution takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
----XXX---- SUMMARY AS SUBMITTED BY PROMULGATING AGENCY.
The Notice of Drafting was published in the State Register on June 28, 2024.
----XX---- This web page was last updated on April 23, 2025 at 07:0510:25 PMAM
Action History
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Recommitted to Committee on Family and Veterans' Services
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Introduced, read first time, placed on calendar without reference
Sponsors
- Senate Family and Veterans' Services · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 169 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Senate Family and Veterans' Services
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (169)
169 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does S 595 do?
- , PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS.
- Who sponsors S 595?
- S 595 is sponsored by Senate Family and Veterans' Services.
- What is the current status of S 595?
- This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 23, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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