Bill > H3446

This bill amends South Carolina state law to expand the types of valid identification that aged, blind, or disabled veterans can use to access state park facilities at reduced or no cost. Currently, individuals over 65, disabled, or legally blind can use state park facilities for free (except for campsites, overnight lodging, and recreation buildings), with campsite facilities available at half price. The bill broadens the acceptable forms of identification to include birth certificates, state-issued driver's licenses or identification cards, REAL ID, valid unexpired passports, military-issued identification, and dependent identification cards, in addition to the previously accepted Medicare card. For disabled or legally blind individuals, they must still present a certificate from a licensed doctor or an authorized agency. Veterans who are classified as permanently and totally disabled by the Veterans Administration can continue to enter state parks for free by presenting an identification card from their county veterans affairs officer. The bill aims to provide more flexibility in documentation while maintaining the existing intent of providing park access to specific groups of residents. The changes will take effect upon the Governor's approval.

Health and Social Services

https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3446&session=126&summary=B