South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee

S 732 — Protecting Children from Cancer-Causing Radiation Act

Last action — Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs

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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced December 10, 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 ENACTING THE "PROTECTING CHILDREN FROM CANCER-CAUSING RADIATION ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-387 SO AS TO REQUIRE HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS TREATING PEDIATRIC PATIENTS TO TAKE CERTAIN STEPS BEFORE RECOMMENDING X-RAY IMAGING FOR DIAGNOSTIC PURPOSES; TO REQUIRE HEALTH INSURANCE PROVIDERS TO COVER PEDIATRIC DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING AS RECOMMENDED BY HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Bill Text

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Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill S 732 introduces the "Protecting Children from Cancer-Causing Radiation Act." This amendment requires healthcare providers to carefully evaluate whether X-ray imaging is necessary for pediatric patients, ensuring that they follow protocols to minimize radiation exposure. Additionally, health insurance providers are mandated to cover such imaging when recommended by healthcare professionals. These changes are significant because they aim to protect children from unnecessary radiation, reducing their risk of cancer while ensuring that families can access necessary medical imaging without additional financial burden.

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2025-2026 Bill 732 Text of Previous Version (Dec.
10, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 732Indicates 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 ENACTING THE "PROTECTING CHILDREN FROM CANCER-CAUSING RADIATION ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-387 SO AS TO REQUIRE HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS TREATING PEDIATRIC PATIENTS TO TAKE CERTAIN STEPS BEFORE RECOMMENDING X-RAY IMAGING FOR DIAGNOSTIC PURPOSES;
TO REQUIRE HEALTH INSURANCE PROVIDERS TO COVER PEDIATRIC DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING AS RECOMMENDED BY HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS;
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
  Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
  SECTION 1.  This act may be cited as the "Protecting Children from Cancer-Causing Radiation Act."   SECTION 2.  Article 3, Chapter 7, Title 44 of the S.C.
Code is amended by adding:
      Section 44-7-387.  (A) A hospital or other healthcare facility operating in this State must ensure that healthcare providers treating pediatric patients take special care in reducing radiation exposure to pediatric patients by implementing protocols and procedures that require healthcare providers to:
       (1) determine if the imaging is needed to answer a clinical question;
       (2) consider alternate exams that use less or no radiation exposure, such as ultrasound or MRI, if appropriate;
       (3) check the patient's medical imaging history to avoid duplicate exams;
and        (4) discuss the rationale for the recommended imaging with the patient's parent or legal guardian to ensure a clear understanding of benefits and risks.
    (B) The decision regarding the type of diagnostic imaging to use on a pediatric patient should be in the complete discretion of the healthcare provider in consultation with the patient's parent or legal guardian, not the insurance provider.
    (C)(1) Every individual and group health insurance and health maintenance organization policy issued in this State pursuant to Chapter 71, Title 38 shall include coverage for pediatric diagnostic imaging as recommended by a pediatric patient's healthcare provider in accordance with the provisions of this section.
       (2) An insurer, health maintenance organization, or its officer or agent, that issues or delivers to any person in this State any policy in wilful violation of the requirements of this subsection, or that denies in whole or in part a claim for coverage of pediatric diagnostic imaging recommended by a pediatric patient's healthcare provider in accordance with the provisions of this section, is subject to administrative penalties assessed pursuant to the provisions of Section 38-2-10 for each offense.
    (D)(1) Pediatric diagnostic imaging is a covered service under Medicaid's Early Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment Program administered by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Chapter 6, Title 44.
Pediatric diagnostic imaging recommended by a Medicaid beneficiary's healthcare provider in accordance with the provisions of this section is a reimbursable cost.
       (2) Pediatric diagnostic imaging recommended by a patient's healthcare provider in accordance with the provisions of this section for a child with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) who otherwise qualifies for ESRD Medicare is a covered Medicare expense.
  SECTION 3.  This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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Action History

  1. Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs

  2. Introduced and read first time

  3. Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs

  4. Prefiled

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 732 do?
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "PROTECTING CHILDREN FROM CANCER-CAUSING RADIATION ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-387 SO AS TO REQUIRE HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS TREATING PEDIATRIC PATIENTS TO TAKE CERTAIN STEPS BEFORE RECOMMENDING X-RAY IMAGING FOR DIAGNOSTIC PURPOSES; TO REQUIRE HEALTH INSURANCE PROVIDERS TO COVER PEDIATRIC DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING AS RECOMMENDED BY HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Who sponsors S 732?
S 732 is sponsored by Senator Carlisle Kennedy.
What is the current status of S 732?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced December 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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