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Introduced
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
In Committee
04/09/2025
04/09/2025
Crossed Over
04/09/2025
04/09/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
126th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 23-23-57 So As To Provide Law Enforcement Officers Are Required To Complete Continuing Law Enforcement Education Credits In Autism Spectrum Disorder; And By Amending Section 44-61-80, Relating To Emergency Medical Technician Certification, So As To Provide The Emergency Medical Technician Training Program Must Include Courses In Autism Spectrum Disorder.
AI Summary
This bill requires law enforcement officers and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) in South Carolina to receive training in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Specifically, law enforcement officers certified in the state will now be mandated to complete a certain number of annual Continuing Law Enforcement Education Credits (CLEEC) focused on ASD, with the precise number of required hours to be determined by the relevant council. Similarly, the state's emergency medical technician training program must now incorporate courses about autism spectrum disorder for each classification of EMT. By requiring these specialized education credits, the bill aims to improve understanding and interactions between first responders and individuals with autism, potentially leading to more effective and compassionate service. The legislation will take effect upon receiving approval from the Governor.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (16)
Kathy Landing (R)*,
Joe Bustos (R),
Gilda Cobb-Hunter (D),
Sylleste Davis (R),
Kambrell Garvin (D),
Wendell Gilliard (D),
Tom Hartnett (R),
Rosalyn Henderson-Myers (D),
Harriet Holman (R),
Jermaine Johnson (D),
Michael Rivers (D),
Mark Smith (R),
Tiffany Spann-Wilder (D),
James Teeple (R),
Courtney Waters (D),
Paul Wickensimer (R),
Last Action
Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on 504, 3020, 3285, 4720 (11:00:00 2/25/2026 Gressette Room 209) (on 02/25/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3285&session=126&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/3285_20250404.htm |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/3285_20250402.htm |
| Fiscal Note - H3285 2025-01-14 Introduced | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/fiscalimpactstatements/H3285%202025-01-14%20introduced.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/3285_20241205.htm |
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