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Introduced
01/10/2023
01/10/2023
In Committee
01/10/2023
01/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/09/2024
05/09/2024
Introduced Session
125th General Assembly
Bill Summary
A joint Resolution TO PROVIDE FOR A STATEWIDE ADVISORY REFERENDUM TO BE HELD AT THE SAME TIME AS THE 2024 GENERAL ELECTION TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THIS STATE FAVOR MEDICAID EXPANSION.
AI Summary
This Joint Resolution mandates a statewide advisory referendum to be held during the 2024 General Election, asking voters if they support expanding Medicaid. Medicaid is a government program that provides health insurance to low-income individuals and families, and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, often called Obamacare, allows states to expand eligibility. This referendum specifically asks if the state should extend Medicaid coverage to individuals aged 65 or younger whose income is at or below 138% of the federal poverty level, a move intended to provide health insurance to many uninsured, low-income South Carolinians. The results of this vote will be reported to the General Assembly within 60 days of the election's certification.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs (on 01/10/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0059&session=125&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/59_20221130.htm |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/59_20221130.htm |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/59_20223011.htm |
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