South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 3602: Jaden's Law
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 3602 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on December 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Jaden's Law. Primary sponsor: Jermaine Johnson (Democratic), Beth Bernstein (Democratic), Hamilton Grant (Democratic), Chris Wooten (Republican), Gary Brewer (Republican), Tommy Pope (Republican), Brandon Newton (Republican), Cody Mitchell (Republican), Richie Yow (Republican), Blake Sanders (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 14, 2026): Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Sanders.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING "JADEN'S LAW"; BY ADDING SECTION 50-21-118 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF VARIOUS LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, FIRST RESPONDERS, AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICE PROVIDERS WHEN CERTAIN BOATING ACCIDENTS OCCUR, AND TO PROVIDE BOAT LANDINGS MUST BE CLEARLY IDENTIFIED.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jermaine Johnson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
| Beth Bernstein | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 78 |
| Hamilton Grant | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Chris Wooten | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 69 |
| Gary Brewer | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 114 |
| Tommy Pope | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Brandon Newton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| Cody Mitchell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 65 |
| Richie Yow | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Blake Sanders | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Sanders
- Member(s) request name added as sponsor: C.Mitchell, Yow
- Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Pope, B.Newton
- Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Brewer
- Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Wooten
- Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Grant
- Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Bernstein
- Referred to Committee on Judiciary
- Introduced and read first time
- Referred to Committee on Judiciary
- Prefiled