South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
S 915: Medicaid Provider and Recipient Fraud
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 915 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina Senate on February 10, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Medicaid Provider and Recipient Fraud. Primary sponsor: Billy Garrett (Republican), Michael Johnson (Republican), Brian Adams (Republican), Sean Bennett (Republican), Richard Cash (Republican), Shane Massey (Republican), Tom Corbin (Republican), Ross Turner (Republican), Allen Blackmon (Republican), Carlisle Kennedy (Republican), Everett Stubbs (Republican), Mike Reichenbach (Republican), Rex Rice (Republican), Stephen Goldfinch (Republican), Jason Elliott (Republican), Josh Kimbrell (Republican), Tom Alexander (Republican), Ronnie Cromer (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 22, 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 43-7-60, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION OF FALSE CLAIMS, STATEMENTS, OR REPRESENTATION BY MEDICAL PROVIDERS, SO AS TO CREATE TIERED VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES FOR THIS SECTION AND PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF CONSENT AGREEMENTS; BY AMENDING SECTION 43-7-70, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION OF FALSE STATEMENTS OR REPRESENTATION ON APPLICATIONS FOR ASSISTANCE, SO AS TO CREATE TIERED VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES FOR THIS SECTION AND PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF CONSENT AGREEMENTS; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 43-7-90, RELATING TO THE ENFORCEMENT OF SECTIONS 43-7-60 TO 43-7-80, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO ISSUE ADMINISTRATIVE SUBPOENAS AND OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTIONS.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 18
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Garrett | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Michael Johnson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Brian Adams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 44 |
| Sean Bennett | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 38 |
| Richard Cash | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Shane Massey | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Tom Corbin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Ross Turner | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Allen Blackmon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Carlisle Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Everett Stubbs | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Mike Reichenbach | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Rex Rice | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Stephen Goldfinch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 34 |
| Jason Elliott | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Josh Kimbrell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Tom Alexander | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Ronnie Cromer | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
“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
- Read third time and sent to House
- Roll call Ayes-45 Nays-0
- Read second time
- Committee Amendment Adopted
- Committee report: Favorable with amendment Judiciary
- Committed to Committee on Judiciary
- Recalled from Committee on Medical Affairs
- Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs
- Introduced and read first time