South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
S 701: Addition of US Space Force
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 701 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina Senate on December 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Addition of US Space Force. Primary sponsor: Stephen Goldfinch (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
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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 7-15-310, RELATING TO ABSENTEE VOTING DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO INCLUDE MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES SPACE FORCE AS MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES; BY AMENDING SECTION 7-15-610, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS PERTAINING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA UNIFORM MILITARY AND OVERSEAS VOTERS ACT, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES; BY AMENDING SECTION 8-7-10, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS PERTAINING TO ABSENCES IN MILITARY SERVICE, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 63-5-910, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS PERTIANING TO THE MILITARY PARENT EQUAL PROTECTION ACT, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Goldfinch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 34 |
“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 Judiciary
- Introduced and read first time
- Referred to Committee on Judiciary
- Prefiled