South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
S 240: Parental Rights to Affirm Biological Sex in Child Welfare
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 240 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina Senate on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Parental Rights to Affirm Biological Sex in Child Welfare. Primary sponsor: Richard Cash (Republican), Josh Kimbrell (Republican), Tom Corbin (Republican), Matt Leber (Republican), Carlisle Kennedy (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 16, 2025): Referred to Committee on Family and Veterans' Services.
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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 SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA PARENTAL RIGHTS TO AFFIRM BIOLOGICAL SEX IN CHILD WELFARE AND PLACEMENT ACT"; AND BY ADDING SECTION 63-7-50 SO AS TO ENCOURAGE CHILDREN TO IDENTIFY WITH THEIR BIOLOGICAL SEX BY REQUIRING COURTS AND AGENCIES TO CONSIDER A CHILD'S BIOLOGICAL SEX AS A POSITIVE FACTOR IN CHILD WELFARE PROCEEDINGS, TO PROVIDE THAT PARENTS AND LEGAL GUARDIANS HAVE THE RIGHT TO ENCOURAGE A CHILD TO ALIGN WITH THEIR BIOLOGICAL SEX, INCLUDING IN MAKING MEDICAL DECISIONS, AND TO OFFER PROTECTIONS FOR EXERCISING THIS RIGHT, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND FAMILY COURT SYSTEM TO DEVELOP POLICIES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO SUBMIT ANNUAL REPORTS, AND TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Cash | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Josh Kimbrell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Tom Corbin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Matt Leber | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 41 |
| Carlisle Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 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 Family and Veterans' Services
- Introduced and read first time