South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
S 706: Engineering Advancement and Public Safety Act
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 706 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina Senate on December 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Engineering Advancement and Public Safety Act. Primary sponsor: Rex Rice (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
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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 ENACTING THE "ENGINEERING ADVANCEMENT AND PUBLIC SAFETY ACT" BY AMENDING SECTION 40-22-220, RELATING TO LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR ENGINEERS, SO AS TO ALLOW QUALIFIED NONDEGREED INDIVIDUALS TO BECOME LICENSED ENGINEERS THROUGH VERIFIED EXPERIENCE AND RIGOROUS NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS WHILE MAINTAINING THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF PUBLIC PROTECTION.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rex Rice | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
“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 Labor, Commerce and Industry
- Introduced and read first time
- Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
- Prefiled