South Carolina H 3859: Janie L. Smalls sympathy

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2025-2026 Bill 3859 Text of Previous Version (Jan. 30, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 3859

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

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A bill

TO AMEND THE SOUTH 
CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 29 TO CHAPTER 1, TITLE 1 SO AS TO 
PROHIBIT STATE-FUNDED AGENCIES, DEPARTMENTS, UNIVERSITIES, OR PUBLIC 
INSTITUTIONS FROM ALLOCATING FUNDING, RESOURCES, OR ANY FORM OF SUPPORT TO THE 
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION.

Whereas, the President 
of the United States has issued a directive withdrawing the United States from 
the World Health Organization (WHO), citing concerns over its policies, 
practices, and alignment with American interests; and

Whereas, South Carolina 
taxpayers should not be compelled to fund or support entities that are 
inconsistent with the principles of transparency, accountability, and the 
sovereignty of the United States; and

Whereas, the policies 
and initiatives of the WHO have increasingly reflected priorities that 
undermine the freedoms and values cherished by the citizens of South Carolina; 
and

Whereas, it is the 
responsibility of this State to ensure that taxpayer dollars are used to 
advance the interests of South Carolinians and to protect the integrity of our 
state institution; and

Whereas, the State of 
South Carolina is committed to protecting the health and well-being of its 
citizens through independent, transparent, and accountable decision-making 
processes that prioritize the values and interests of its citizens. Now, 
therefore,

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

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

Article 29

Prohibition on Support for the World Health 
Organization

 Section 
1-1-1910. No state-funded agency, department, university, or public institution 
shall allocate funding, resources, or any form of support to the World Health 
Organization or any affiliated programs, policies, or initiatives.

SECTION 2. (A) 
All state-funded entities currently implementing policies, guidelines, or 
initiatives derived from or associated with the World Health Organization shall 
immediately terminate such practices and policies.

 (B) Each 
state-funded agency and university shall conduct a comprehensive review of 
their policies and budgets to identify and eliminate any connections, direct or 
indirect, with the World Health Organization.

 (C) All 
state-funded entities shall submit a report to the General Assembly detailing 
compliance with this act within ninety days of the act taking effect.

SECTION 3. This act takes effect upon approval 
by the Governor.

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