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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
126th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 7-15-310, Relating To Absentee Voting Definitions, So As To Include Members Of The United States Space Force As Members Of The Armed Forces; By Amending Section 7-15-610, Relating To Definitions Pertaining To The South Carolina Uniform Military And Overseas Voters Act, So As To Make Conforming Changes; By Amending Section 8-7-10, Relating To Definitions Pertaining To Absences In Military Service, So As To Make Conforming Changes; And By Amending Section 63-5-910, Relating To Definitions Pertianing To The Military Parent Equal Protection Act, So As To Make Conforming Changes.
AI Summary
This bill updates multiple sections of South Carolina state law to explicitly include the United States Space Force alongside other military branches when defining terms related to military service, voting, and family protections. Specifically, the bill amends definitions in four different sections of state code to add the Space Force to lists of military branches, ensuring that Space Force members receive the same rights and protections as members of other military services. These updates affect areas such as absentee voting definitions, military and overseas voter classifications, definitions of military service for employment-related absences, and legal provisions concerning military parents. The changes reflect the establishment of the Space Force as the newest branch of the U.S. military in December 2019, and ensure that Space Force members are treated equivalently to members of other military branches under South Carolina state law. The bill will take effect immediately upon approval by the Governor, providing immediate legal recognition of Space Force personnel.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Judiciary (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0701&session=126&summary=B |
| Fiscal Note - S0701 2025-12-10 Prefiled | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/fiscalimpactstatements/S0701%202025-12-10%20prefiled.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/701_20251210.htm |
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