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Introduced
02/19/2025
02/19/2025
In Committee
02/19/2025
02/19/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
126th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 44-53-150 So As To Authorize The Over-the-counter Sale Of Ivermectin Tablets.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend South Carolina's legal code to allow ivermectin tablets to be sold over-the-counter without requiring a prescription or consultation with a healthcare professional. Ivermectin is a medication typically used to treat parasitic infections in humans and animals, which gained increased public attention during the COVID-19 pandemic as a potential treatment, though its efficacy for that purpose remains scientifically controversial. The legislation would override any existing laws that currently restrict the sale of ivermectin, making it directly accessible to consumers without needing to consult a pharmacist or obtain a prescription from a healthcare provider. The bill would take effect immediately upon receiving approval from the Governor of South Carolina, potentially changing how this medication is distributed and accessed within the state.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (11)
Jay Kilmartin (R)*,
April Cromer (R),
Sarita Edgerton (R),
Thomas Lee Gilreath (R),
Brandon Guffey (R),
Bill Hager (R),
Rob Harris (R),
Josiah Magnuson (R),
John McCravy (R),
Jackie Terribile (R),
Joe White (R),
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs (on 02/19/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4042&session=126&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/4042_20250219.htm |
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