South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
S 42: Insurance coverage for lactation services and doula services
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 42 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina Senate on December 11, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Insurance coverage for lactation services and doula services. Primary sponsor: Tom Davis (Republican), Russell Ott (Democratic), Ed Sutton (Democratic), Tameika Isaac Devine (Democratic), Karl Allen (Democratic), Billy Garrett (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 14, 2025): Referred to Committee on Banking and Insurance.
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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 38-71-285 SO AS TO PROVIDE HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS MUST PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR LACTATION CONSULTING BY CERTIFIED LACTATION CONSULTANTS, AND TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS; BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-286 SO AS TO PROVIDE HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS MUST PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR DOULA SERVICES BY CERTIFIED DOULAS, AND TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS; BY ADDING SECTION 44-6-230 SO AS TO PROVIDE MEDICAID HEALTH PLANS MUST PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR CERTIFIED LACTATION CONSULTING BY CERTIFIED LACTATION CONSULTANTS, AND TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS; BY ADDING SECTION 44-6-230 SO AS TO PROVIDE MEDICAID HEALTH PLANS MUST PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR DOULA SERVICES BY CERTIFIED DOULAS, AND TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS; AND TO SPECIFY THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT APPLY TO EVERY MEDICAID HEALTH PLAN, EVERY INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE CONTRACT, AND EVERY INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP HOSPITAL OR MEDICAL EXPENSE INSURANCE POLICY, PLAN, OR GROUP POLICY DELIVERED, ISSUED FOR DELIVERY, OR RENEWED IN THIS STATE ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 2026.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Davis | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 46 |
| Russell Ott | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Ed Sutton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Tameika Isaac Devine | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Karl Allen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Billy Garrett | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
“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 Banking and Insurance
- Introduced and read first time
- Referred to Committee on Banking and Insurance
- Prefiled