South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
S 255: Safer Syringe Program
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 255 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina Senate on January 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Safer Syringe Program. Primary sponsor: Tom Davis (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2025): 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 ADDING ARTICLE 8 TO CHAPTER 53, TITLE 44, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE "SAFER SYRINGE PROGRAM," INCLUDING WHO MAY ESTABLISH AND OPERATE THE PROGRAM AS WELL AS SERVICES THE PROGRAM MAY OFFER, AND TO PROVIDE IMMUNITY FROM CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LIABILITY FOR PROGRAM EMPLOYEES, PARTICIPANTS, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 44-130-20, RELATING TO TERMS DEFINED IN THE "SOUTH CAROLINA OVERDOSE PREVENTION ACT," SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Davis | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 46 |
“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