South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 4383: South Carolina Medicaid Protection and Expansion Act
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 4383 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on April 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: South Carolina Medicaid Protection and Expansion Act. Primary sponsor: Wendell Jones (Democratic), Robert Williams (Democratic), Jermaine Johnson (Democratic), John King (Democratic), Wendell Gilliard (Democratic), Michael Rivers (Democratic), Roger Kirby (Democratic), Heather Bauer (Democratic), Bill Clyburn (Democratic), Lonnie Hosey (Democratic), Annie McDaniel (Democratic), Courtney Waters (Democratic), Chandra Dillard (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 23, 2025): Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
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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 THE "SOUTH CAROLINA MEDICAID PROTECTION AND EXPANSION ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 10 TO CHAPTER 6, TITLE 44 SO AS TO CREATE A MEDICAID STABILITY FUND TO MITIGATE THE IMPACT OF FEDERAL FUNDING REDUCTIONS; TO FULLY ADOPT MEDICAID EXPANSION UNDER THE FEDERAL PATIENT PROTECTION AND AFFORDABLE CARE ACT; AND TO REQUIRE AN ECONOMIC AND HEALTH IMPACT ASSESSMENT IN COORDINATION WITH HOSPITALS AND HEALTH SYSTEMS.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendell Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Robert Williams | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
| Jermaine Johnson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
| John King | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Wendell Gilliard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 111 |
| Michael Rivers | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 121 |
| Roger Kirby | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 101 |
| Heather Bauer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Bill Clyburn | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 82 |
| Lonnie Hosey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 91 |
| Annie McDaniel | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Courtney Waters | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 113 |
| Chandra Dillard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
“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 Ways and Means
- Introduced and read first time