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SC H4586
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Doug Gilliam
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AI Summary
- Adds the United States Space Force to South Carolina's statutory definitions of "members of the armed forces" and "military service" across four sections of state code
- Enables Space Force members and their families to receive the same treatment as other military branches for absentee voting and overseas/military voting purposes
- Extends military leave provisions under state employment law to include Space Force personnel
- Includes Space Force members in family law provisions regarding custody and visitation during military deployment
- Fiscal impact statement indicates no additional expenditures required, as the Department of Administration, State Election Commission, and Judicial branch can manage provisions within existing appropriations
Legislative Description
United States Space Force
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
2/11/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/11/2026
Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs12/16/2025
Full Bill Text
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