SC H3798

Establishes criteria for military chaplains serving in South Carolina militia classes, including the National Guard, State Guard, organized militia, and unorganized militia

Requires chaplains to be properly ordained and endorsed by the Department of Defense, an approved affiliate, the Adjutant General, or the Commander of the South Carolina State Guard

Creates a clergy-penitent privilege protecting confidential communications made to chaplains as formal acts of religion or matters of conscience

Prohibits commanders and courts from compelling chaplains or individuals to disclose privileged confidential communications, though a military judge may determine if a privilege exists

Extends clergy-penitent privilege recognition to active duty or reserve chaplains regardless of current status when communicating with covered members