South Carolina Military Legislation & Policies

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Occupational Licensure Interstate Compacts (Social Work Licensure Compact): South Carolina Governor Signed Final Legislation

Demographic Data

State residents include:

33,740 active-duty service members
10,829 active-duty spouses
19,844 active-duty children
25,607 National Guard and reserve members
10,730 National Guard and reserve spouses
16,385 National Guard and reserve children

Data source: DMDC, Aug. 31, 2024.

Samantha Sliney

Southeast Regional Liaison

Southeast Region

AL, FL, GA, KY, NC, SC, TN

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Ms. Sliney became Southeastern region liaison in 2024. Prior to joining the DSLO, she served as an attorney advisor for the Joint Special Operations Command and, for 10 years prior to that, as an active-duty judge advocate in the Air Force. Ms. Sliney currently serves as a JAG in the New Jersey Air National Guard. She is an Army military spouse and graduate of the North Carolina Central University School of Law.

State-Specific Progress on State Policy Priorities and Sub-Priorities

See the latest status on legislation and policies being advanced in this state on state policy priorities important to military families. Find quick access to this state’s regional liaison, along with demographic data for the military community in this state.

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Access to Quality Child Care

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Occupational Licensure Interstate Compacts8/17 Sub-priorities passed

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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact

Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact

04/07/2022HB 3840

05/11/2022HB 3840

05/13/2022

Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact Final Legislation

ESTABLISH THE "AUDIOLOGY AND SPEECH-LANGUAGE INTERSTATE COMPACT ACT".

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Cosmetology Licensure Compact

Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact

Dietitian Licensure Compact

01/14/2025S160

Emergency Medical Services Licensure Compact

04/06/2018HB-4486

05/09/2018HB-4486

05/18/2018

Emergency Medical Services Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Allows SC to become a member of the Emergency Medical Services Interstate Compact

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Interstate Massage Therapy Compact

Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact

Licensed Professional Counseling Compact

02/07/2024H3784

04/26/2023S610

05/21/2024

Licensed Professional Counseling Compact Final Legislation

AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING COMPACT

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Nurse Licensure Compact

05/11/2017

Nurse Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Allows SC to become a member of the Enhanced Nurses Licensure Compact.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact

02/24/2022HB 3599

05/11/2022HB 3599

05/13/2022

Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact Final Legislation

ENACTS THE "OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY LICENSURE COMPACT".

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact

05/18/2018

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Allows SC to become a member of the Physical Therapy (PT) Compact.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Physician Associates Compact

Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact

02/24/2022HB 3833

05/11/2022HB 3833

05/13/2022

Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Final Legislation

ENACTS THE "PSYCHOLOGY INTERJURISDICTIONAL COMPACT (PSYPACT)".

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Social Work Licensure Compact

04/23/2025H3752

05/06/2025H3752

05/22/2025

Social Work Licensure Compact Final Legislation

This bill enters the State of South Carolina into the Social Work Interstate Compact.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Interstate Compact for School Psychologists

Respiratory Care Interstate Compact

Military Spouse Employment and Economic Opportunities

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08/01/2018

Military Spouse Employment and Economic Opportunities Final Legislation

SC Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) established a link on their website for military spouses with information on temporary and permanent licenses.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Concurrent Juvenile Jurisdiction

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04/09/2025HB3910

05/07/2025HB3910

05/13/2025

Concurrent Juvenile Jurisdiction Final Legislation

HB 3910 establishes the process by which the federal government can retrocede jurisdiction of juvenile offenses committed on federal exclusive military installation back to the state of South Carolina for prosecution/adjudication.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

State Support for Military Families With Special Education Needs0/2 Sub-priorities passed

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Minimize Delays

Reduce Burdens

Open Enrollment Flexibility

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Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting

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06/04/2015

Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Final Legislation

If alleged or abused child is a member of an active duty family, Social Services shall notifiy designated military representatives where the member is assigned.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

State Response to Military Interpersonal Violence1/3 Sub-priorities passed

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Recognize MPOs

Increase Peace Officer Responsibilities

Allow Virtual Appearance or Provide Victim Travel Funds

04/29/2021

Allow Virtual Appearance or Provide Victim Travel Funds Final Legislation

By order, the Supreme Court of South Carolina may provide for the use of remote communication technology by the courts of this State to conduct proceedings, including, but not limited to trials, hearings, guilty pleas, discovery, grand jury proceedings, and mediation or arbitration under the South Carolina Court-Annexed Alternative Dispute Resolution Rules. For the purposes of this rule, remote communication technology means technology such as video conferencing and teleconferencing which allows audio and/or video to be shared at different locations in real time. The use of this technology is currently controlled by RE: Use of Remote Communication Technology by the Trial Courts (As Amended September 21, 2021), which is available at https://www.sccourts.org/about/court-news/2021-09-21/amended-order-regarding-the-use-of-remote-communication-technology-by-the-trial-courts/

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Military Community Representation on State Boards and Councils1/4 Sub-priorities passed

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Military Affairs

02/21/2025HB3564

02/04/2025SB89

05/12/2025

Military Affairs Final Legislation

SB89 renames the South Carolina Base Defense Task Force as the South Carolina Military Affairs Advisory Council and makes other technical amendments to the Council's required membership, ensuring representation from all counties with a military presence. The Council's new stated purpose is to assist in the sustainment and expansion of the military presence in South Carolina and to coordinate with military communities to support mission readiness for installations and improve the quality of life for service members and their families.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Nutrition and Food Security

Economic and Workforce Development

Early Childhood Education and Childcare

Remote Driver's License and Vehicle Registration Renewal2/2 Sub-priorities passed

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Driver's License

09/30/2024

Driver's License Final Legislation

South Carolina permits renewal of a driver's license for military personnel and their dependents stationed out of South Carolina via online service or mail.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Vehicle Registration

09/30/2024

Vehicle Registration Final Legislation

South Carolina permits online vehicle registration renewal for military personnel and dependents.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Defining Armed Forces in State Policy

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State Policy Priorities 2025

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