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H 3831 — Smart Heart Act
Last action — Act No. 108
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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 January 29, 2025. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Henry McMaster (Republican) on March 30, 2026.
Prognosis
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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21 sponsors
21 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 3 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SMART HEART ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 59-17-165 SO AS TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A CARDIAC EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN IN EACH PUBLIC SCHOOL; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 59-17-155, RELATING TO THE AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR PROGRAM IN HIGH SCHOOLS, SO AS TO PROVIDE EACH PUBLIC SCHOOL SHALL ENSURE THE PRESENCE OF AN AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR ONSITE AND WITHIN CERTAIN PROXIMITY OF SCHOOL ATHLETIC VENUES, AND TO PROVIDE RELATED TESTING, MAINTENANCE, AND PERSONNEL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. - RATIFIED TITLE
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
4 added · 33 removedPlain-language change summary
In the latest amendment to Bill H 3831, several specific references to educational authorities and organizations were removed to clarify responsibilities and streamline the language used in the bill. Additionally, some sections were reorganized or renumbered, which helps make the document more readable. These changes are significant because they aim to improve how the bill is understood and implemented, ensuring that it better serves its purpose related to the "Smart Heart Act."
2025-2026 Bill 3831 Text of Previous Version (Apr.(Jan.
02,29, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 3831Indicates 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 Aprilbill 2, 2025TO AMEND H.THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SMART HEART ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 59-17-165 SO AS TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A CARDIAC EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN IN EACH PUBLIC SCHOOL;
3831 Introduced by Reps.
Lawson, Hayes, Sessions, T.
Moore, McCravy, Guffey, Chapman, M.
M.
Smith, Gagnon, Martin, Moss, Duncan, Sanders, Grant, Howard, Bauer, Pedalino, Robbins, Schuessler and Rivers S.
Printed 4/2/25--H.
Read the first time January 29, 2025 ________ The committee on House Education and Public Works To whom was referred a Bill (H.
3831) to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by enacting the "Smart Heart Act" by adding Section 59-17-165 so as to provide definitions and to provide for the development, etc., respectfully Report:
That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass with amendment:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 3, by striking Section 59-17-155(E) and inserting:
(D)(E) The Department of AdministrationState Fiscal Accountability Authority may establish a state contract for the purchase of automated external defibrillatorsAED.
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
SHANNON ERICKSON for Committee.
_______ A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SMART HEART ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 59-17-165 SO AS TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A CARDIAC EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN IN EACH PUBLIC SCHOOL;
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Action History
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Act No. 108
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Effective date 07/01/26
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Signed By Governor
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Ratified R 115
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Roll call Yeas-117 Nays-0
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Concurred in Senate amendment and enrolled
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Read third time and returned to House with amendments
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Roll call Ayes-40 Nays-0
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Read second time
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Committee Amendment Adopted
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Committee report: Favorable with amendment Education
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Referred to Committee on Education
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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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Amended
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Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Waters
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Scrivener's error corrected
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Committee report: Favorable with amendment Education and Public Works
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Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Rivers
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Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Schuessler
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Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Robbins
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Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Duncan, Sanders, Grant, Howard, Bauer, Pedalino
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Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
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Introduced and read first time
Sponsors
- Representative M. Brian Lawson · Primary
- Representative Jackie E. "Coach" Hayes · Primary
- Representative Heath Sessions · Primary
- Representative Travis A. Moore · Primary
- Representative John R. McCravy III · Primary
- Representative Brandon Guffey · Primary
- Representative Donald G. "Don" Chapman · Primary
- Representative Craig A. Gagnon · Primary
- Representative David Martin · Primary
- Representative Dennis C. Moss · Primary
- Representative Adam L. Duncan · Primary
- Representative Richard Blake Sanders · Primary
- Representative Hamilton R. Grant · Primary
- Representative Leon Howard · Primary
- Representative Heather Bauer · Primary
- Representative Fawn M. Pedalino · Primary
- Representative Robby Robbins · Primary
- Carla M. Schuessler · Primary
- Sr. Representative Michael F. Rivers · Primary
- Representative Courtney S. Waters · Primary
- Representative Marvin "Mark" Smith · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →21 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on
Sponsors (21)
- Representative M. Brian Lawson
- Representative Jackie E. "Coach" Hayes
- Representative Heath Sessions
- Representative Travis A. Moore
- Representative John R. McCravy III
- Representative Brandon Guffey
- Representative Donald G. "Don" Chapman
- Representative Craig A. Gagnon
- Representative David Martin
- Representative Dennis C. Moss
- Representative Adam L. Duncan
- Representative Richard Blake Sanders
- Representative Hamilton R. Grant
- Representative Leon Howard
- Representative Heather Bauer
- Representative Fawn M. Pedalino
- Representative Robby Robbins
- Carla M. Schuessler Republican
- Representative Michael F. Rivers, Sr.
- Representative Courtney S. Waters
- Representative Marvin "Mark" Smith
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (149)
149 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 149 →"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 | 113 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 116 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| % of votes cast | 94% | 0% | 0% | 6% |
How each member voted (123)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 40 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| % of votes cast | 87% | 0% | 0% | 13% |
How each member voted (46)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 104 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 107 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| % of votes cast | 88% | 0% | 0% | 12% |
How each member voted (122)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does H 3831 do?
- AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SMART HEART ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 59-17-165 SO AS TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A CARDIAC EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN IN EACH PUBLIC SCHOOL; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 59-17-155, RELATING TO THE AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR PROGRAM IN HIGH SCHOOLS, SO AS TO PROVIDE EACH PUBLIC SCHOOL SHALL ENSURE THE PRESENCE OF AN AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR ONSITE AND WITHIN CERTAIN PROXIMITY OF SCHOOL ATHLETIC VENUES, AND TO PROVIDE RELATED TESTING, MAINTENANCE, AND PERSONNEL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. - RATIFIED TITLE
- Who sponsors H 3831?
- H 3831 is sponsored by Representative M. Brian Lawson, Representative Jackie E. "Coach" Hayes, Representative Heath Sessions, Representative Travis A. Moore, Representative John R. McCravy III, Representative Brandon Guffey, Representative Donald G. "Don" Chapman, Representative Craig A. Gagnon, Representative David Martin, Representative Dennis C. Moss, Representative Adam L. Duncan, Representative Richard Blake Sanders, Representative Hamilton R. Grant, Representative Leon Howard, Representative Heather Bauer, Representative Fawn M. Pedalino, Representative Robby Robbins, Carla M. Schuessler (Republican), Representative Michael F. Rivers, Sr., Representative Courtney S. Waters, and Representative Marvin "Mark" Smith.
- What is the current status of H 3831?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 29, 2025. Enacted.
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