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Introduced
02/13/2025
02/13/2025
In Committee
02/13/2025
02/13/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
126th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 44-29-175 So As To Establish An Informed Consent Protocol That Must Be Followed Prior To A Certain Covid-19 Vaccine Being Administered Or Received.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a new protocol for informed consent before a specific COVID-19 vaccine, the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccination, can be administered in South Carolina. The key provisions require that the person giving the vaccine must verbally inform the recipient that it is a new vaccine, that it contains fragments of bacterial plasmid DNA encapsulated in a lipid nanoparticle delivery vehicle (which is a way the vaccine's genetic material is packaged), and that its long-term safety is not yet known. Additionally, the person receiving the vaccine must sign a written notice confirming they have been informed of these same three points: that the vaccine is new, its composition regarding bacterial plasmid DNA, and the unknown long-term safety. This new requirement aims to ensure individuals are fully aware of these specific details before receiving this particular COVID-19 vaccine.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (8)
Tom Corbin (R)*,
Richard Cash (R),
Billy Garrett (R),
Carlisle Kennedy (R),
Josh Kimbrell (R),
Matthew Leber (R),
Rex Rice (R),
Jeffrey Zell (R),
Last Action
Senate Medical Affairs Committee (09:00:00 2/19/2026 Gressette Room 308) (on 02/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0343&session=126&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/343_20260219.htm |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/343_20250213.htm |
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