South Carolina H 4967: Inmate welfare notices

Bill Text

2025-2026 Bill 4967 Text of Previous Version (Jan. 15, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 4967

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

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A bill

TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 
24-3-990 so as to provide state and local detention and correctional facilities 
must provide welfare notices to family members of inmates upon request.

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

SECTION 1. Article 9, Chapter 3, Title 24 of the S.C. Code is 
amended by adding:

 Section 
24-3-990. State and local detention or correctional facilities must provide 
welfare notices to family members of inmates upon request. These notices must 
contain, but are not limited to, the inmate's physical and mental health, and 
safety status.

SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval 
by the Governor.

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