South Carolina bills · 2025-2026 Regular Session
South Carolina S 862
Involuntary Commitment
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
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Summary
Official abstract published by the South Carolina legislature· description
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 44-17-412 SO AS TO ALLOW PARENTS TO MAKE CERTAIN HEALTHCARE DECISIONS FOR CHILDREN OVER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN IF THE CHILD QUALIFIES AS A DEPENDENT ON AND IS COVERED BY THE PARENTS' HEALTH INSURANCE.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 Senate | 3rd Reading | pass | Set your home in South Carolina to see |
| Mar 25, 2026 Senate | 2nd Reading | pass | Set your home in South Carolina to see |
Actions
- Apr 2, 2026 · House
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs - Apr 2, 2026 · House
Introduced and read first time - Mar 31, 2026 · Senate
Read third time and sent to House - Mar 31, 2026 · Senate
Amended - Mar 25, 2026 · Senate
Roll call Ayes-43 Nays-0 - Mar 25, 2026 · Senate
Read second time - Mar 25, 2026 · Senate
Committee Amendment Adopted - Mar 19, 2026 · Senate
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Medical Affairs - Jan 28, 2026 · Senate
Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs - Jan 28, 2026 · Senate
Introduced and read first time