South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 5173: Hospitals
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 5173 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on February 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Hospitals. Primary sponsor: Lee Hewitt (Republican), Bruce Bannister (Republican), Murrell Smith (Republican), Mark Smith (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 16, 2026): Referred to Committee on Medical 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 44-7-130, RELATING TO HEALTHCARE FACILITY DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO CHANGE THE DEFINITION OF HOSPITAL.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Hewitt | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 108 |
| Bruce Bannister | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Murrell Smith | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 67 |
| Mark Smith | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
“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 Affairs
- Introduced and read first time
- Read third time and sent to Senate
- Roll call Yeas-114 Nays-0
- Read second time
- Member(s) request name added as sponsor: M.M.Smith
- Committee report: Favorable Ways and Means
- Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
- Introduced and read first time