South Carolina bills · 2025-2026 Regular Session
South Carolina H 4009
South Carolina Medical Freedom Act
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Magnuson (Republican)
- Cromer (Republican)
- Gilreath (Republican)
- Harris (Republican)
- Edgerton (Republican)
- White (Republican)
- Beach (Republican)
- Terribile (Republican)
- Lawson (Republican)
- Rankin (Republican)
- Kilmartin (Republican)
- Morgan (Republican)
- Huff (Republican)
- Pace (Republican)
- Burns (Republican)
- Willis (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the South Carolina legislature· description
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA MEDICAL FREEDOM ACT" BY ADDING CHAPTER 141 TO TITLE 44 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EVERY PERSON HAS THE RIGHT TO REFUSE MEDICAL PROCEDURES, MEDICAL TREATMENTS, VACCINES, AND OTHER MEDICAL CARE AND TO PROTECT THOSE PERSONS FROM DISCRIMINATION; TO PROTECT HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS FROM DISCIPLINARY ACTION FOR VOICING CONCERNS ABOUT MEDICAL MANDATES OR TREATMENTS OR FOR ADVOCATING FOR PATIENTS' RIGHTS; TO CREATE A CAUSE OF ACTION TO PROTECT HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS EXPERIENCING RETALIATION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Feb 26, 2025 · House
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Willis - Feb 13, 2025 · House
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs - Feb 13, 2025 · House
Introduced and read first time