H 4635 — Physical Fitness Services
Last action — Act No. 255
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed House
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✓Passed Senate
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 16, 2025. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Henry McMaster (Republican) on June 30, 2026.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
Odds of enactment
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Mixed recorded votes
4 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.
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In plain language
The bill allows electronic notifications for automatic renewal of physical fitness service contracts.
This bill modifies a section of the South Carolina Code of Laws to permit electronic notifications for automatic renewals of physical fitness service contracts. This change aims to provide a more efficient way for consumers to manage their fitness service agreements.
What this means for you
- Consumers: This means consumers will receive electronic notifications about the automatic renewal of their fitness service contracts.
Summary
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 44-79-60, RELATING TO PHYSICAL FITNESS SERVICE CONTRACTS, SO AS TO ALLOW THE USE OF ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION FOR AUTOMATIC RENEWAL OF CONTRACTS. - RATIFIED TITLE
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
6 added · 41 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent changes to Bill H 4635 modify how physical fitness service contracts can communicate with their customers. Specifically, the amendment allows these contracts to use electronic notifications instead of just traditional methods. This change is important because it makes sure that fitness centers can reach their members more efficiently and aligns with modern communication practices.
2025-2026 Bill 4635 Text of Previous Version (Feb.(Dec.
05,17, 2026)2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 4635Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.) Indicates Matter Stricken Indicates New Matter Committee ReportA Februarybill 5, 2026TO AMEND H.THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 44-79-60, RELATING TO PHYSICAL FITNESS SERVICE CONTRACTS, SO AS TO ALLOW THE USE OF ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION FOR AUTOMATIC RENEWAL OF CONTRACTS.
4635 Introduced by Rep.
B.
Newton S.
Printed 2/5/26--H.
Read the first time January 13, 2026 ________ The committee on House Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs To whom was referred a Bill (H.
4635) to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by amending Section 44-79-60, relating to physical fitness service contracts, so as to allow the use of electronic notification, etc., respectfully Report:
That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass:
S.H.
DAVIS for Committee.
statement of estimated fiscal impact Explanation of Fiscal Impact State Expenditure This bill would amend Section 44-79-60(4) to allow for physical fitness providers to give automatic renewal notices via electronic means.
The Department of Consumer Affairs indicates that this bill will have no expenditure impact, as it does not change the responsibilities of the agency.
Frank A.
Rainwater, Executive Director Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office _______ A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 44-79-60, RELATING TO PHYSICAL FITNESS SERVICE CONTRACTS, SO AS TO ALLOW THE USE OF ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION FOR AUTOMATIC RENEWAL OF CONTRACTS.
----XX---- This web page was last updated on FebruaryDecember 05,17, 20262025 at 03:1901:06 PM
Action History
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Act No. 255
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Effective date 06/30/26
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Signed By Governor
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Ratified R 272
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Roll call Ayes-38 Nays-0
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Conference report received and adopted
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Roll call Yeas-103 Nays-0
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Conference report received and adopted
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Conference committee appointed B Newton, Davis, J Moore
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Senate insists upon amendment and conference committee appointed Corbin, Garrett, Tedder
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Roll call Yeas-0 Nays-109
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Non-concurrence in Senate amendment
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Debate adjourned
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Roll call Ayes-46 Nays-0
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Read third time and returned to House with amendments
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Amended
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Read second time
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Committee Amendment Tabled
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Amended
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Committee report: Favorable with amendment Medical Affairs
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Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs
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Introduced and read first time
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Read third time and sent to Senate
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Roll call Yeas-108 Nays-0
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Read second time
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Committee report: Favorable Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
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Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
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Introduced and read first time
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Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
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Prefiled
Sponsors
- Representative Brandon Newton · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 169 not signed on · 106 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Representative Brandon Newton Voted No
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (169)
169 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 169 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 99 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 102 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| % of votes cast | 83% | 0% | 0% | 17% |
How each member voted (123)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 38 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Total | 38 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| % of votes cast | 88% | 0% | 0% | 12% |
How each member voted (43)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 0 | 107 | 0 | 13 |
| Democrat | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 0 | 109 | 0 | 15 |
| % of votes cast | 0% | 88% | 0% | 12% |
How each member voted (124)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (46)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 105 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 108 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| % of votes cast | 88% | 0% | 0% | 12% |
How each member voted (123)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does H 4635 do?
- AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 44-79-60, RELATING TO PHYSICAL FITNESS SERVICE CONTRACTS, SO AS TO ALLOW THE USE OF ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION FOR AUTOMATIC RENEWAL OF CONTRACTS. - RATIFIED TITLE
- Who sponsors H 4635?
- H 4635 is sponsored by Representative Brandon Newton.
- What is the current status of H 4635?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 16, 2025. Enacted.
- Where can I track H 4635?
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