South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 3616: Death Certificates
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 3616 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on December 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Death Certificates. Primary sponsor: Annie McDaniel (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 14, 2025): Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.
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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 AMENDING SECTION 44-63-74, RELATING IN PART TO MEDICAL CERTIFICATIONS OF CAUSE OF DEATH, SO AS TO REQUIRE HOSPITALS TO PROVIDE TO A DECEASED PATIENT'S FAMILY THE CAUSE OF DEATH TO BE TRANSMITTED TO THE BUREAU OF VITAL STATISTICS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annie McDaniel | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
- Introduced and read first time
- Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
- Prefiled