2025-2026 Regular SessionSouth Carolina Legislature

S0299: Law Enforcement

Legislative Summary

Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 44-17-410, Relating To Emergency Admission To A Public Or Private Hospital, Mental Health Clinic, Or Mental Health Facility Of A Person Likely To Cause Serious Harm To Himself Or Others, So As To Extend The Time The Required Certificate Is Valid If Safe Transport Is Unavailable Due To A Natural Disaster Or Some Other Life-threatening Condition; And By Amending Section 44-17-440, Relating To The Custody And Transport Of A Person Requiring Immediate Care, So As To Extend The Time The Required Certificate Is Valid If Safe Transport Is Unavailable Due To A Natural Disaster Or Some Other Life-threatening Condition, To Provide For The Circumstances Under Which A Friend Or Relative May Transport A Mentally Ill Patient, And To Provide For Civil Immunity Under Certain Circumstances.

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Bill History

1/30/2025
Introduced and read first time
Senate
1/30/2025
Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs
Senate

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(1/30/2025)
Chamber
Senate
Committee
Medical Affairs(Senate)

Sponsors

Republican: 2

Co-Sponsors (1)

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text1/30/202512.5 KB