South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
S 651: Office of Parental Rights
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 651 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina Senate on May 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Office of Parental Rights. Primary sponsor: Josh Kimbrell (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 7, 2025): Scrivener's error corrected.
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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 CHAPTER 35 TO TITLE 1, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE OFFICE OF PARENTAL RIGHTS IN THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR; TO DEFINE "PARENT"; TO PROHIBIT THE STATE FROM INFRINGING ON THE FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS OF A PARENT TO DIRECT THE UPBRINGING, EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE, AND MENTAL HEALTHCARE OF THE PARENT'S MINOR CHILD; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE OFFICE OF PARENTAL RIGHTS SHALL INVESTIGATE COMPLAINTS FROM PARENTS CONCERNING UNLAWFUL GOVENMENTAL INFRINGEMENT OF THEIR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE OFFICE SHALL REMEDY VIOLATIONS.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Kimbrell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Scrivener's error corrected
- Referred to Committee on Judiciary
- Introduced and read first time