South Carolina H 4966: Perinatal Integration Act

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2025-2026 Bill 4966 Text of Previous Version (Jan. 15, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 4966

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

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A joint Resolution

TO CREATE A STUDY COMMITTEE TO STUDY the cost and 
feasibility of installing fencing, netting, or other safety barriers on highway 
bridges to deter people from climbing onto and subsequently jumping from these 
structures and taking their lives.

Be it enacted by the 
General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION 1. (A) There is created a study committee to study the 
cost and feasibility of installing fencing, netting, or other safety barriers 
on highway bridges to deter people from climbing onto and subsequently jumping 
from these structures and taking their lives.

 (B) The study 
committee shall provide a report that addresses the installation of highway bridge 
safety barriers designed to discourage and prevent suicidal behavior.

 (C)(1) The study 
committee is composed of six members, consisting of:

 (a) the Secretary 
of Transportation, or his designee;

 (b) the 
Chairman of the Commission of the Department of Transportation, or his 
designee;

 (c) a 
member of the House of Representatives, appointed by the Speaker of the House 
of Representatives;

 (d) a 
member of the Senate, appointed by the President of the Senate;

 (e) a 
member of the House of Representatives, appointed by the House Minority Leader; 
and

 (f) a 
member of the Senate, appointed by the Senate Minority Leader.

 (2) A vacancy 
in membership of the study committee must be filled in the manner of original 
appointment.

 (3) Members of 
the committee shall serve without per diem, mileage, or other compensation 
generally provided to members of boards and commissions.

 (D)(1) The House 
Education and Public Works Committee and the Senate Transportation Committee shall 
provide appropriate staffing for the study committee.

 (2) The study 
committee may obtain data or other information from state agencies that is 
relevant to the purposes of this study committee; provided, however, only 
aggregated data with no personally identifiable data may be obtained by the 
study committee. Any state agency that receives a request pursuant to this 
joint resolution shall respond promptly and provide the requested data or other 
information.

 (E) The study 
committee shall provide a report with findings and recommendations to the 
General Assembly by January 1, 2027. The study committee shall dissolve upon 
providing its report to the General Assembly or on January 1, 2027, whichever 
occurs first.

SECTION 2. This joint resolution takes effect 
upon approval by the Governor.

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