South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 4630: Autopsies
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 4630 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on December 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Autopsies. Primary sponsor: Jay Kilmartin (Republican), Tommy Pope (Republican), Melissa Oremus (Republican), Sarita Edgerton (Republican), Josiah Magnuson (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
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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 ADDING SECTION 17-5-545 SO AS TO REQUIRE CORONERS AND MEDICAL EXAMINERS TO REPORT CERTAIN SUDDEN, UNEXPECTED DEATHS OF INFANTS AND YOUNG INDIVIDUALS TO A NATIONAL REGISTRY COORDINATED BY THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION AND THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH; TO ESTABLISH PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO REPORT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Kilmartin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 85 |
| Tommy Pope | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Melissa Oremus | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
| Sarita Edgerton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| Josiah Magnuson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
“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 Judiciary
- Introduced and read first time
- Referred to Committee on Judiciary
- Prefiled