South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
S 819: Nursing Homes TB Tests
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 819 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina Senate on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Nursing Homes TB Tests. Primary sponsor: Danny Verdin (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 27, 2026): Act No. 174.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 44-31-45 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A PROCEDURE FOR TUBERCULOSIS TESTING OF APPLICANTS AND NEW EMPLOYEES AT NURSING HOMES AND COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES. - RATIFIED TITLE
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Verdin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Act No. 174
- Effective date 05/18/26
- Signed By Governor
- Ratified R 153
- Read third time and enrolled
- Roll call Yeas-112 Nays-0
- Read second time
- Debate adjourned
- Committee report: Favorable Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
- Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
- Introduced and read first time
- Read third time and sent to House
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