South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
S 868: Gold Shield Day
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 868 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina Senate on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Gold Shield Day. Primary sponsor: Jason Elliott (Republican), Tom Young (Republican), Josh Kimbrell (Republican), Danny Verdin (Republican), Rex Rice (Republican), Everett Stubbs (Republican), Overture Walker (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 26, 2026): Act No. 127.
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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 53-3-335 SO AS TO DESIGNATE JUNE FIRST OF EACH YEAR AS "GOLD SHIELD DAY" TO HONOR FIRST RESPONDERS WHO HAVE BEEN KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY AND THE SACRIFICE OF THEIR SURVIVING FAMILIES. - RATIFIED TITLE
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Elliott | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Tom Young | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Josh Kimbrell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Danny Verdin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
| Rex Rice | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Everett Stubbs | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Overture Walker | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
“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. 127
- Effective date 05/15/26
- Signed By Governor
- Ratified R 159
- Read third time and enrolled
- Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
- Roll call Yeas-98 Nays-0
- Read second time
- 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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