South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
S 541: Involuntary Admission
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 541 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina Senate on April 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Involuntary Admission. Primary sponsor: Tameika Isaac Devine (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 3, 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 AMENDING SECTION 44-20-30, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS PERTAINING TO INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY, RELATED DISABILITIES, HEAD INJURIES, AND SPINAL CORD INJURIES, SO AS TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS FOR HEAD INJURY AND SPINAL CORD INJURY; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 44-20-450, RELATING TO PROCEEDINGS FOR INVOLUNTARY ADMISSION, SO AS TO ADD HEAD INJURIES TO QUALIFYING DISABILITIES FOR PROCEEDINGS FOR INVOLUNTARY ADMISSION OF A PERSON.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tameika Isaac Devine | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
“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