South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 3631: Student ID cards
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 3631 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on December 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Student ID cards. Primary sponsor: Paula Calhoon (Republican), Beth Bernstein (Democratic), Tiffany Spann-Wilder (Democratic), Carla Schuessler (Republican), Nathan Ballentine (Republican), Tommy Pope (Republican), Robert Reese (Democratic), Heather Bauer (Democratic), Heath Sessions (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 9, 2026): Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Sessions.
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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 59-1-375, RELATING TO STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARDS AND CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE, SO AS TO INCLUDE PRIVATE SCHOOLS AND SCHOOLS SERVING KINDERGARTEN THROUGH TWELFTH GRADE, AND TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF DELIVERY OF INFORMATION FOR SCHOOLS THAT DO NOT ISSUE IDENTIFICATION CARDS.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paula Calhoon | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 87 |
| Beth Bernstein | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 78 |
| Tiffany Spann-Wilder | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 109 |
| Carla Schuessler | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 61 |
| Nathan Ballentine | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 71 |
| Tommy Pope | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Robert Reese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Heather Bauer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Heath Sessions | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 46 |
“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: Sessions
- Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Bauer
- Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Reese
- Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Pope
- Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Ballentine
- Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Schuessler
- Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
- Introduced and read first time
- Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
- Prefiled