South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
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H. 3614
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Sponsors: Rep. McDaniel
Document Path: LC-0117VR25.docx
Prefiled in the House on December 12, 2024
Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
| Date | Body | Action Description with journal page number |
|---|---|---|
| 12/12/2024 | House | Prefiled |
| 12/12/2024 | House | Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs |
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TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-268 SO AS TO REQUIRE HOSPITALS TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PLAN OF CARE AND OTHER INFORMATION TO A PATIENT'S FAMILY.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Article 27, Chapter 7, Title 44 of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:
Section 44-7-3445. Every hospital operating in this State must post and provide to the patient's family, and any person with the authority to make healthcare decisions on behalf of the patient, a written plan of care within twenty-four hours of admission to the facility and treatment progress reports at least every twenty-four hours thereafter during the patient's admission.
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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