· SC legislature · 2025-2026

Involuntary Commitment

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.

Sponsor

Deon Tedder (D-SC)

Introduced

2026-01-28

Policy area

Health

Latest action

Roll call Ayes-43 Nays-0