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2025-2026 Bill 4607 Text of Previous Version (Dec. 17, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 4607

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TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS 
SO AS TO ENACT THE "MILITARY SKILLS TO CIVILIAN LICENSURE ACT"; AND BY ADDING 
SECTION 25-15-50 SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING 
BOARDS TO GRANT EQUIVALENT CREDIT FOR MILITARY TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE TOWARD 
LICENSURE, AND TO MANDATE EXPEDITED APPLICATION PROCESSING FOR VETERANS AND 
MILITARY SPOUSES.

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

SECTION 
1. This act may 
be cited as the "Military Skills to Civilian Licensure Act."

SECTION 2. (A) The General Assembly 
finds:

 (1) 
Veterans frequently possess highly technical, leadership, medical, logistical, 
and mechanical training that is equal to or exceeds civilian certification 
requirements.

 (2) 
Requiring veterans to start over upon reentering the workforce results in 
economic delay, unemployment, and preventable poverty.

 (3) 
Recognizing military training strengthens South Carolina's workforce, reduces 
dependency, and honors service through structure-not symbolism.

 (B) 
This act ensures veterans may convert their military training into licensed, 
compensated civilian employment efficiently and without unnecessary barriers.

SECTION 3. Chapter 15, Title 25 of the 
S.C. Code is amended by adding:

 Section 
25-15-50. (A)(1) Every licensing 
board shall accept documented military education, training, and experience as 
full or partial credit toward licensure when substantially equivalent.

 (2) If a licensure is denied, the board 
must issue a written explanation within thirty days.

 (B) Veterans and military spouses must 
have applications processed within twenty business days, with temporary 
licensure issued when examination is pending but competency is established.

SECTION 
4. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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