South Carolina bills · 2025-2026 Regular Session
South Carolina S 858
Foster Care
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Young (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the South Carolina legislature· description
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTIONS 63-11-700, 63-11-710, 63-11-740, 63-11-760, AND 63-11-770, ALL RELATING TO THE DIVISION OF FOSTER CARE REVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY, SO AS TO CHANGE THE STANDARDS FOR SERVING ON THE DIVISION'S BOARD AND THE PROCEDURE FOR TERMS OF OFFICE; TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN STANDARDS FOR LOCAL REVIEW BOARDS; TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR TO APPOINT OR REMOVE MEMBERS OF LOCAL BOARDS, WITH EXCEPTIONS; TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT TO DISSOLVE LOCAL BOARDS; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE CERTAIN ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL BOARDS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. - RATIFIED TITLE
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 House | Passage of Bill | pass | Set your home in South Carolina to see |
| Feb 18, 2026 Senate | 2nd Reading | pass | Set your home in South Carolina to see |
Actions
- Jun 2, 2026 · Legislature
Act No. 199 - Jun 5, 2026 · Legislature
Effective date 05/18/26 - May 18, 2026 · Legislature
Signed By Governor - May 15, 2026 · Legislature
Ratified R 237 - May 14, 2026 · Senate
Concurred in House amendment and enrolled - May 14, 2026 · Legislature
Scrivener's error corrected - May 14, 2026 · House
Read third time and returned to Senate with amendments - May 13, 2026 · House
Roll call Yeas-94 Nays-18 - May 13, 2026 · House
Read second time - May 13, 2026 · House
Amended - May 13, 2026 · House
Requests for debate removed-Rep(s). Edgerton, Magnuson, Frank, Morgan, White, Harris - May 13, 2026 · House
Requests for debate-Rep(s). Frank, Morgan, Edgerton, Harris, White, Magnuson, Cromer - May 12, 2026 · House
Debate adjourned - May 7, 2026 · House
Debate adjourned - May 7, 2026 · Legislature
Scrivener's error corrected - May 6, 2026 · House
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Education and Public Works - Mar 4, 2026 · House
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works - Mar 4, 2026 · House
Introduced and read first time - Feb 26, 2026 · Senate
Read third time and sent to House - Feb 18, 2026 · Senate
Roll call Ayes-44 Nays-0 - Feb 18, 2026 · Senate
Read second time - Feb 18, 2026 · Senate
Committee Amendment Adopted - Feb 11, 2026 · Senate
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Family and Veterans' Services - Jan 28, 2026 · Senate
Referred to Committee on Family and Veterans' Services - Jan 28, 2026 · Senate
Introduced and read first time