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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
126th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 63-11-1930, Relating To The Establishment Of The State Child Fatality Advisory Committee, So As To Add The Executive Director Of The South Carolina Commission For Community Advancement And Engagement; By Amending Section 63-11-1930, So As To Include The Executive Director Of The South Carolina Commission For Community Advancement And Engagement, The State Child Advocate, A County Coroner Or Medical Examiner, And A Solicitor As Members Who Will Serve Ex Officio And May Appoint A Designee; And By Amending Section 63-11-1930, So As To Provide That The Majority Of The Committee Must Be Appointed And Duly Qualified.
AI Summary
This bill amends South Carolina law to expand the membership and clarify the composition of the State Child Fatality Advisory Committee, which reviews child deaths to identify trends and recommend improvements in child protection services. Specifically, it adds the Executive Director of the South Carolina Commission for Community Advancement and Engagement, the State Child Advocate, a county coroner or medical examiner, and a solicitor to the committee's membership, with these individuals being able to appoint designees to serve in their place. The bill also clarifies that a majority of the committee members who are appointed and qualified, excluding those serving ex officio or their designees, must be present to constitute a quorum for official business.
Committee Categories
Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Judiciary (on 02/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0845&session=126&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/845_20260217.htm |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/845_20260211.htm |
| Fiscal Note - S0845 2026-01-22 Introduced | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/fiscalimpactstatements/S0845%202026-01-22%20introduced.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/845_20260122.htm |
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