South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
S 939: Police Officer Retirement System
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 939 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina Senate on February 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Police Officer Retirement System. Primary sponsor: J.D. Chaplin (Republican), Everett Stubbs (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 19, 2026): Referred to Committee on Finance.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
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 ADDING SECTION 9-11-115 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A NON-VESTED MEMBER OF THE POLICE OFFICER'S RETIREMENT SYSTEM WHO DIES IN THE LINE OF DUTY SHALL RECEIVE A ONE-TIME LUMP SUM BENEFIT PAYMENT.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.D. Chaplin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Everett Stubbs | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
“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 Finance
- Introduced and read first time