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SC H4798

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Chandra Dillard

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes a legal definition for "recovery community organization" (RCO) as an independent, nonprofit organization led by individuals with lived experience of substance use disorder recovery

  • Requires RCOs to be governed by members of the local community who have personal recovery experience

  • Defines the purpose of RCOs as mobilizing resources, providing peer support, and advocating for public policies that improve long-term recovery from substance use and behavioral health conditions

  • Adds Section 44-49-90 to the South Carolina Code of Laws under Article 1, Chapter 49, Title 44

  • Takes effect upon approval by the Governor

Legislative Description

Recovery Community Organizations

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs12/16/2025

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