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SC H3524

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

4/2/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jeffrey Johnson

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Removes the exemption that allowed crime victim service providers employed before the article's effective date to skip basic certification requirements
  • Requires all crime victim service providers in public or private nonprofit programs to complete basic certification within one year of employment
  • All certified providers must meet annual continuing education requirements to maintain certification throughout employment
  • Adds licensed mental health clinicians in South Carolina to the list of professionals excluded from the definition of "victim service provider"
  • Fiscal impact statement indicates no additional state expenditure, as existing staff and resources will handle implementation

Legislative Description

Department of Crime Victim Services Training, Provider Certification, and Statistical Analysis

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

4/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/10/2025
Judiciary12/5/2024

Full Bill Text

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