2025-2026 Regular SessionSouth Carolina Legislature

S0255: Safer Syringe Program

Legislative Summary

Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Article 8 To Chapter 53, Title 44, So As To Establish The "safer Syringe Program," Including Who May Establish And Operate The Program As Well As Services The Program May Offer, And To Provide Immunity From Criminal And Civil Liability For Program Employees, Participants, And Law Enforcement; And By Amending Section 44-130-20, Relating To Terms Defined In The "south Carolina Overdose Prevention Act," So As To Make Conforming Changes.

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Bill History

1/21/2025
Introduced and read first time
Senate
1/21/2025
Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs
Senate

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(1/21/2025)
Chamber
Senate
Committee
Medical Affairs(Senate)

Sponsors

Republican: 1

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Davis
Thomas Davis
Republican

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text1/21/202514.5 KB