South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
S 894: Death Certificate Filing Deadline Exception
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 894 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina Senate on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Death Certificate Filing Deadline Exception. Primary sponsor: Tom Alexander (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 26, 2026): Act No. 128.
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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 AMENDING SECTION 44-63-74, RELATING TO THE ELECTRONIC FILING AND TRANSMISSION OF DEATH CERTIFICATES, SO AS TO MAKE CERTAIN CHANGES REGARDING TIMELY ELECTRONIC FILING WITH THE BUREAU OF VITAL STATISTICS. - RATIFIED TITLE
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Alexander | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
“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. 128
- Effective date 05/15/26
- Signed By Governor
- Ratified R 161
- Concurred in House amendment and enrolled
- Read third time and returned to Senate with amendments
- Roll call Yeas-114 Nays-0
- Read second time
- Amended
- Debate adjourned
- Committee report: Favorable with amendment Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
- Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
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