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Introduced
04/03/2025
04/03/2025
In Committee
04/03/2025
04/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
126th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 51-3-60, Relating To Use Of State Park Facilities Free Of Charge, So As To Provide That Immediate Gold Star Family Members May Enter Any State Park Without Charge.
AI Summary
This bill amends South Carolina state law to provide free admission to state parks for immediate Gold Star Family members. Currently, the law already allows free state park entry for residents over 65, those who are disabled or legally blind, and veterans classified as permanently and totally disabled. By adding immediate Gold Star Family members to this list, the bill recognizes the sacrifices of families who have lost a service member in military action. An "immediate Gold Star Family member" typically refers to the spouse, parents, siblings, or children of a military service member who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The bill would require these family members to enter state parks without paying an admission fee, which is a small gesture of respect and gratitude for their family's sacrifice. The amendment will take effect immediately upon receiving the Governor's approval.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (30)
Doug Gilliam (R)*,
Lucas Atkinson (D),
William Bailey (R),
Thomas Beach (R),
Beth Bernstein (D),
Mike Burns (R),
Micah Caskey (R),
Don Chapman (R),
Brandon Cox (R),
April Cromer (R),
Sarita Edgerton (R),
Daniel Gibson (R),
Kevin Hardee (R),
Chris Hart (D),
Jackie Hayes (D),
Harriet Holman (R),
Steven Long (R),
R.J. May (R),
John McCravy (R),
Cody Mitchell (R),
Travis Moore (R),
Timothy Morgan (R),
Melissa Oremus (R),
Jordan Pace (R),
Tommy Pope (R),
Luke Rankin (R),
Heath Sessions (R),
Bill Taylor (R),
Chris Wooten (R),
Richie Yow (R),
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs (on 04/03/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4297&session=126&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/4297_20250403.htm |
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