South Carolina Military Legislation & Policies

Latest Status

Remote Driver's License and Vehicle Registration Renewal (Vehicle Registration): South Carolina Policy Implemented

Demographic Data

State residents include:

35,342 active-duty service members
10,817 active-duty spouses
20,003 active-duty children
25,373 National Guard and reserve members
10,974 National Guard and reserve spouses
16,416 National Guard and reserve children

Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2023.

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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Military Family Access to Quality Family Child Care

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Military Spouse Employment and Economic Opportunities7/17 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

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

03/07/2024H 4365

02/01/2024S0778

Interstate Compact for School Psychologists

Respiratory Care Interstate Compact

Child Abuse Identification and Reporting

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06/04/2015

Child Abuse Identification and 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.

Concurrent Juvenile Jurisdiction

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02/07/2023H 3508

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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ENACTED

Defining Armed Forces in State Policy

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ENACTED

Military Family Antidiscrimination Status0/2 Sub-priorities passed

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ENACTED

Employment

Housing

State Response to Military Interpersonal Violence0/3 Sub-priorities passed

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Recognize MPOs

Increase Peace Officer Responsibilities

Allow Virtual Appearance or Provide Victim Travel Funds

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

SUB-PRIORITIES

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ENACTED

Military Affairs

12/22/2011

Military Affairs Final Legislation

The South Carolina Military Base Task Force (“Task Force”) is created for the purpose of enhancing the value of military installations and facilities and the quality of life for military personnel located in South Carolina. The Task Force shall assist military communities with such value enhancement, address the various incentives to military personnel assigned in South Carolina, coordinate the efforts of the military communities, and provide for other methods and incentives to accomplish these purposes. The Task Force shall coordinate efforts among the public and the private sectors to maintain a significant United States Department of Defense presence in South Carolina. The Task Force shall advise the Governor on any issues and strategies related to military base closures, realignments, and mission changes.

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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

SUB-PRIORITIES

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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.

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