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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/18/2024
01/18/2024
Crossed Over
01/18/2024
01/18/2024
Passed
05/09/2024
05/09/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/29/2024
05/29/2024
Introduced Session
125th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Chapter 42 To Title 44 So As To Define Gender, Sex, And Other Terms, To Prohibit The Provision Of Gender Transition Procedures To A Person Under Eighteen Years Of Age, To Provide Exceptions, To Prohibit The Use Of Public Funds For Gender Transition Procedures, And To Provide Penalties; And By Adding Section 59-32-36 So As To Prohibit Public School Staff And Officials From Withholding Knowledge Of A Minor's Perception Of Their Gender From The Minor's Parents, Among Other Things. - Ratified Title
AI Summary
This bill aims to regulate gender transition procedures in South Carolina. It defines key terms like "sex," "gender," and "gender transition procedures," and prohibits healthcare providers from knowingly providing gender transition procedures to minors under 18 years old. The bill includes exceptions for certain medical services unrelated to gender transition, and it prohibits the use of public funds for gender transition procedures. The bill also requires public school staff to notify parents if a minor expresses a gender identity inconsistent with their biological sex. The bill provides for legal recourse and penalties for violations of its provisions.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (44)
Davey Hiott (R)*,
Nathan Ballentine (R),
Bart Blackwell (R),
Jeff Bradley (R),
Gary Brewer (R),
Mike Burns (R),
Don Chapman (R),
Bill Chumley (R),
Heather Crawford (R),
April Cromer (R),
Sylleste Davis (R),
Shannon Erickson (R),
Cal Forrest (R),
Gil Gatch (R),
Daniel Gibson (R),
Doug Gilliam (R),
Val Guest (R),
Patrick Haddon (R),
Tom Hartnett (R),
Stewart Jones (R),
Jay Kilmartin (R),
Kathy Landing (R),
Matthew Leber (R),
Randy Ligon (R),
Steven Long (R),
John McCravy (R),
Cody Mitchell (R),
Chris Murphy (R),
Weston Newton (R),
Roger Nutt (R),
David O'Neal (R),
Melissa Oremus (R),
Jordan Pace (R),
Tommy Pope (R),
Robby Robbins (R),
Bill Sandifer (R),
Mark Smith (R),
Murrell Smith (R),
Bill Taylor (R),
Ashley Trantham (R),
David Vaughan (R),
Jay West (R),
Mark Willis (R),
Richie Yow (R),
Last Action
Act No. 203 (on 05/29/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4624&session=125&summary=B |
| Fiscal Note - H4624 2024-05-21 Signed | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/fiscalimpactstatements/H4624%202024-05-21%20signed.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4624_20240507.htm |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4624_20240502.htm |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4624_20240306.htm |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4624_20240305.htm |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4624_20240117.htm |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4624_20240110.htm |
| Fiscal Note - H4624 2023-11-16 Prefiled | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/fiscalimpactstatements/H4624%202023-11-16%20prefiled.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4624_20231116.htm |
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