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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Crossed Over
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
126th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Sections 7-15-310, 7-15-610, 8-7-10, And 63-5-910, All Relating To Armed Forces Definitions, So As To Include Members Of The United States Space Force As Members Of The Armed Forces.
AI Summary
This bill amends several sections of the South Carolina Code of Laws to officially recognize members of the United States Space Force as part of the Armed Forces. This means that individuals serving in the Space Force will be treated the same as members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard for various legal purposes within South Carolina, including definitions related to military service, uniformed service, and uniformed-service voters, as well as provisions concerning military service for child custody matters.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (12)
Doug Gilliam (R)*,
Jeff Bradley (R),
Micah Caskey (R),
Sarita Edgerton (R),
Shannon Erickson (R),
John McCravy (R),
Cody Mitchell (R),
Brandon Newton (R),
Tommy Pope (R),
Carla Schuessler (R),
Bill Taylor (R),
James Teeple (R),
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Judiciary (on 02/11/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4586&session=126&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/4586_20260205.htm |
| Fiscal Note - H4586 2026-01-13 Introduced | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/fiscalimpactstatements/H4586%202026-01-13%20introduced.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/4586_20251217.htm |
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