South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
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H. 3623
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Sponsors: Rep. McDaniel
Document Path: LC-0118VR25.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 AMENDING SECTION 44-7-3450, RELATING TO RESOLUTION OF A HOSPITAL PATIENT'S PERSONAL MEDICAL CARE CONCERNS, SO AS TO REQUIRE HOSPITALS TO PROVIDE A LIST OF AGENCIES TO THE PATIENT'S FAMILY TO WHICH COMPLAINTS ABOUT A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER OR FACILITY MAY BE REPORTED.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Section 44-7-3450 of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:
(D) In addition to the requirements of this section to provide a mechanism for reporting a patient's personal medical care concerns, every hospital operating in this State must post and provide to the patient's family a list of all agencies or other entities to which concerns regarding the healthcare provider and the healthcare facility may be reported. The list must include telephone and electronic contact information and the specific area of oversight or regulation of the agency or entity.
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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