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SC H4391

SC H4391
Vaccine passport


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Introduced
05/13/2021
In Committee
05/13/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/12/2022

Introduced Session

124th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amend The Code Of Laws Of South Carolina, 1976, By Adding Section 44-29-260 So As To Prohibit Businesses, Governmental Entities, And Educational Institutions In This State From Requiring Patrons, Residents, Or Students To Provide Proof Of Vaccination For Covid-19, And For Other Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits businesses, governmental entities, and educational institutions in South Carolina from requiring patrons, residents, or students to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. It allows these entities to institute screening protocols in accordance with state or federal law to protect public health, and it exempts healthcare providers and facilities from the prohibition. The bill also imposes a fine of up to $5,000 per violation, and it takes effect upon the Governor's approval.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (40)

Russell Fry (R)* William Bailey (R),  Nathan Ballentine (R),  Mike Burns (R),  Joe Bustos (R),  Jerry Carter (R),  Bill Chumley (R),  Bobby Cox (R),  Heather Crawford (R),  Vic Dabney (R),  Jason Elliott (R),  Shannon Erickson (R),  Raye Felder (R),  Cal Forrest (R),  Patrick Haddon (R),  Kevin Hardee (R),  Bill Herbkersman (R),  Lee Hewitt (R),  Davey Hiott (R),  Chip Huggins (R),  Max Hyde (R),  Stewart Jones (R),  Jay Jordan (R),  Steven Long (R),  Phillip Lowe (R),  Josiah Magnuson (R),  R.J. May (R),  Ryan McCabe (R),  John McCravy (R),  Sandy McGarry (R),  Tim McGinnis (R),  Travis Moore (R),  Adam Morgan (R),  Melissa Oremus (R),  Bill Sandifer (R),  Garry Smith (R),  Bill Taylor (R),  Anne Thayer (R),  Ashley Trantham (R),  Chris Wooten (R), 

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Judiciary (on 05/13/2021)

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