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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 Adding Section 63-5-380 So As To Provide That A Person Responsible For The Welfare Of A Minor Who Has Not Reached The Age Of Sixteen Years Must Provide Prior Consent To A Medical Professional For The Medical Professional To Prescribe Medication To The Minor, So As To Provide That The Person Responsible For The Welfare Of A Minor To Whom Medication Is Prescribed May Not Be Prohibited From Reviewing The Minor's Prescription Records Regardless Of Whether Those Records Are Maintained With The Parent Or Legal Guardian's Prescription Records Or Are Maintained Separately In The Minor's Name, And To Provide Exceptions.
AI Summary
This bill requires that for minors under sixteen years old, a person responsible for their welfare, such as a parent or legal guardian, must give prior consent before a medical professional can prescribe medication to that minor. Furthermore, this responsible person cannot be prevented from accessing the minor's prescription records, even if those records are kept separately from other family records. However, there are exceptions to these rules, including for emancipated or married minors, homeless minors without a responsible adult, situations where the prescription is to treat child abuse or neglect caused by the responsible person, when refilling a previously approved prescription, or when federal law dictates otherwise.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Senate FVS Child Welfare Subcommittee on 710, 777 (09:00:00 3/5/2026 Gressette Room 209) (on 03/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0710&session=126&summary=B |
| Fiscal Note - S0710 2026-01-13 Introduced | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/fiscalimpactstatements/S0710%202026-01-13%20introduced.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/710_20260114.htm |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/710_20251210.htm |
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