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SC S0701
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Stephen Goldfinch
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AI Summary
- Adds the United States Space Force to the definition of "Members of the Armed Forces of the United States" in South Carolina's absentee voting laws
- Updates the South Carolina Uniform Military and Overseas Voters Act to include Space Force members in definitions of "uniformed service" and "uniformed-service voter"
- Amends the definition of "military service" for state employee absence provisions to include Air Force and Space Force alongside Army, Navy, and Marine Corps
- Modifies the Military Parent Equal Protection Act to include Space Force members in custody and visitation protections during deployment
- Takes effect upon approval by the Governor
Legislative Description
Addition of US Space Force
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary12/10/2025
Full Bill Text
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