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SC H4928

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jermaine Johnson

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires hospitals to immediately report to the Director of the Department of Environmental Services and the Director of the Department of Public Health when treating patients diagnosed with Naegleria fowleri infections

  • Covers infections including primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM), a rare but typically fatal brain infection caused by the "brain-eating amoeba"

  • Adds new Section 44-7-375 to Article 3, Chapter 7, Title 44 of the South Carolina Code of Laws

  • Takes effect upon approval by the Governor

Legislative Description

Hospitals

Last Action

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

1/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs1/14/2026

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