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SC S0766
SC S0766Waiver of fees for birth certificates and Special ID Cards for homeless and former foster care individuals
summary
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 44-63-110, Relating To Fees Charged For Copies Of Birth Certificates, So As To Waive The Fees For Homeless Persons And Children Who Have Aged Out Of The Foster Care System; And By Amending Section 56-1-3350, Relating To Issuance Of Special Identification Cards, And Fees Charged, So As To Waive The Fees For Homeless Persons And Children Who Have Aged Out Of The Foster Care System.
AI Summary
This bill amends South Carolina law to waive fees for birth certificates and special identification cards for individuals experiencing homelessness and for young adults who have aged out of the foster care system, meaning they are no longer in state custody after turning 18. The bill specifies that a person's homeless status must be verified by a qualified agency, such as a human services provider, legal services agency, or a school official, and that homeless individuals can receive up to four birth records annually without charge. This aims to remove financial barriers for vulnerable populations to obtain essential identification documents.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0766&session=126&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/766_20260113.htm |
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