South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 5399: Insurance
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 5399 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on March 24, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Insurance. Primary sponsor: John King (Democratic), Gilda Cobb-Hunter (Democratic), Courtney Waters (Democratic), Jermaine Johnson (Democratic), Chris Hart (Democratic), Wendell Gilliard (Democratic), Rosalyn Henderson-Myers (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 24, 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 ADDING SECTION 38-71-270 SO AS TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION IN INSURANCE POLICIES REGARDING HIV STATUS AND PREVENTION AND TO DEFINE TERMS.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John King | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Gilda Cobb-Hunter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 95 |
| Courtney Waters | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 113 |
| Jermaine Johnson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
| Chris Hart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 73 |
| Wendell Gilliard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 111 |
| Rosalyn Henderson-Myers | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 31 |
“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