South Carolina S 984: Wastewater spills by public utility

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2025-2026 Bill 984 Text of Previous Version (Mar. 05, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 984

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

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A bill

TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 
59-101-440 SO AS TO REQUIRE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO MAKE AVAILABLE 
OPIOID AND FENTANYL PREVENTION EDUCATION, REQUIRE TRAINING FOR RESIDENCE HALL 
STAFF ON THE ADMINISTRATION OF NALOXONE, AND AUTHORIZE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER 
EDUCATION TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN OPIOID OVERDOSE REVERSAL MEDICATION.

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

SECTION 1. Article 1, Chapter 101, Title 59 of the S.C. Code is 
amended by adding:

 Section 
59-101-440. (A) Each public and 
private institution of higher education in this State shall make opioid and 
fentanyl prevention education and awareness information available to enrolled 
students. Education may be provided in person or electronically and must 
include information on recognizing an opioid overdose, appropriate response 
including contacting emergency services, and the legal protections available to 
people who seek medical assistance or render aid in good faith pursuant to 
Section 15-1-310 and the South Carolina Overdose Prevention Act.

 (B) 
The information required by subsection (A) must be posted on a publicly 
accessible portion of each institution's internet website for viewing by 
students, parents, and legal guardians.

 (C) 
Each institution of higher education shall provide training on the 
administration of naloxone or other opioid overdose reversal medication to 
staff assigned to work in student residence halls. The training may be 
incorporated into existing training programs.

 (D) 
For the purpose of assisting a person at risk of experiencing an opioid-related 
overdose, an institution of higher education may obtain, possess, store, and 
maintain naloxone or other opioid overdose reversal medication pursuant to a 
standing order, statewide protocol, or other lawful mechanism authorized under 
the South Carolina Overdose Prevention Act, and may make the medication 
available for use in responding to a suspected overdose on property owned or 
controlled by the institution.

 (E) 
A person who, in good faith and in accordance with training, administers opioid 
overdose reversal medication pursuant to this section is entitled to the 
immunities and protections provided under Section 15-1-310 and the South 
Carolina Overdose Prevention Act.

 (F) 
For purposes of this section:

 (1) 
"Institution of higher education" means any public or private two-year or 
four-year college, university, technical college, or other postsecondary 
educational institution located in this State.

 (2) 
"South Carolina Overdose Prevention Act" means Chapter 130 of Title 44.

SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval 
of the Governor and applies beginning with the 2027-2028 Academic Year.

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