South Carolina bills · 2025-2026 Regular Session
South Carolina S 868
Gold Shield Day
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Elliott (Republican)
- Young (Republican)
- Kimbrell (Republican)
- Verdin (Republican)
- Rice (Republican)
- Stubbs (Republican)
- Walker (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the South Carolina legislature· description
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 53-3-335 SO AS TO DESIGNATE JUNE FIRST OF EACH YEAR AS "GOLD SHIELD DAY" TO HONOR FIRST RESPONDERS WHO HAVE BEEN KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY AND THE SACRIFICE OF THEIR SURVIVING FAMILIES. - RATIFIED TITLE
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:08 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2026 House | Passage of Bill | pass | Set your home in South Carolina to see |
| Feb 17, 2026 Senate | 2nd Reading | pass | Set your home in South Carolina to see |
Actions
- May 26, 2026 · Legislature
Act No. 127 - May 26, 2026 · Legislature
Effective date 05/15/26 - May 15, 2026 · Legislature
Signed By Governor - May 14, 2026 · Legislature
Ratified R 159 - May 8, 2026 · House
Read third time and enrolled - May 7, 2026 · House
Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day - May 7, 2026 · House
Roll call Yeas-98 Nays-0 - May 7, 2026 · House
Read second time - May 5, 2026 · House
Committee report: Favorable Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs - Feb 19, 2026 · House
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs - Feb 19, 2026 · House
Introduced and read first time - Feb 18, 2026 · Senate
Read third time and sent to House - Feb 17, 2026 · Senate
Roll call Ayes-45 Nays-0 - Feb 17, 2026 · Senate
Read second time - Feb 11, 2026 · Senate
Committee report: Favorable Family and Veterans' Services - Jan 29, 2026 · Senate
Referred to Committee on Family and Veterans' Services - Jan 29, 2026 · Senate
Introduced and read first time