South Carolina S 965: Vaccination Discrimination Prevention Act

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2025-2026 Bill 965 Text of Previous Version (Feb. 26, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 965

Indicates Matter Stricken
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A senate RESOLUTION

to Recognize the fiftieth anniversary of the South 
Carolina Fraternal Order of Police State Lodge which was formally established 
on May 6, 1976.

Whereas, the Senate 
congratulates the South Carolina Fraternal Order of Police (SCFOP) and its rich 
history, commitment to protecting and serving our community, and the unwavering 
contribution in developing a coordinated voice for law enforcement officers 
throughout the State; and

Whereas, the SCFOP was 
not created by chance or convenience. It was formed deliberately by officers 
who recognized that without a unified, professional voice, the issues facing 
law enforcement across the State would continue to be addressed inconsistently 
and without lasting reform; and

Whereas, by the 
mid-1970s, officers throughout South Carolina were facing low pay, uneven 
benefits, limited job protections, and minimal input into policies that 
directly affected their safety and livelihoods. While, local Fraternal Order of 
Police lodges had begun to emerge, it became increasingly clear that local 
efforts alone were insufficient to address statewide challenges creating a need 
for statewide coordination, leadership, and a shared vision; and

Whereas, the new law 
enforcement organization encouraged lodge participation and clearly defined the 
SCFOP's identity; and

Whereas, from the 
outset, the organization's public statements and contemporaneous news coverage 
emphasized that the SCFOP did not advocate strikes or collective bargaining. 
Instead, it defined itself as a professional, fraternal association dedicated 
to ethical standards, improved working conditions, and responsible advocacy. 
This distinction became foundational to the organization's credibility with the 
public, policymakers, and law enforcement leadership. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the 
South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, 
recognize the fiftieth anniversary of the South Carolina Fraternal Order of 
Police (SCFOP) State Lodge which was formally established on May 6, 1976. 

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