The bill S. 276 proposes amendments to the South Carolina Code of Laws, specifically renaming the "South Carolina Children's Advocacy Medical Response System Act" to the "South Carolina Child Abuse and Neglect Network." This change is reflected in Section 63-11-400, which will now cite the act under its new name. Additionally, Section 63-11-410 will be updated to refer to the program as the Child Abuse and Neglect Network, which is designed to coordinate and administer medical service resources for entities responding to suspected child abuse or neglect cases.

Furthermore, Section 63-11-420 will undergo conforming changes to ensure consistency with the new name and definitions. The definitions for "child," "child abuse or neglect," "children's advocacy centers," "program," and "health care provider" will remain unchanged, as they are aligned with existing definitions in other sections of the law. The bill will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
01/28/2025: 63-11-400, 63-11-410, 63-11-420
Latest Version: 63-11-400, 63-11-410, 63-11-420