South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 4815: Dental practice ownership
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 4815 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on December 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Dental practice ownership. Primary sponsor: Joe White (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
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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 40-15-120, RELATING TO ACTIONS DEEMED UNLAWFUL CONCERNING THE PRACTICE OF DENTISTRY, PRACTICE OF DENTAL HYGIENE, OR PERFORMANCE OF DENTAL TECHNOLOGICAL WORK, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT DENTAL INSURANCE POLICY WRITERS, AMONG OTHERS, MAY NOT OWN OR OTHERWISE PARTICIPATE IN THE BUSINESS OPERATIONS OF CERTAIN ENTITIES THAT ENGAGE IN THE PRACTICE OF DENTISTRY, PRACTICE OF DENTAL HYGIENE, OR PERFORMANCE OF DENTAL TECHNOLOGICAL WORK, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe White | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
“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 Labor, Commerce and Industry
- Introduced and read first time
- Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
- Prefiled