The bill, H. 3836, is a resolution from the South Carolina House of Representatives that encourages the establishment and operation of a St. Jude Affiliate Program in South Carolina. This initiative aims to collaborate with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, the South Carolina Childhood Cancer Task Force, medical schools, and other stakeholders to enhance the treatment and care of childhood cancers and other life-threatening diseases within the state. The resolution highlights the importance of providing expert care closer to home for families and emphasizes the need for improved outcomes in childhood cancer treatment, as identified in a recent report by the Childhood Cancer Task Force.

The resolution acknowledges the existing efforts of various healthcare entities in South Carolina, including children's hospitals and medical schools, to combat childhood cancer and improve patient care. By forming a partnership with St. Jude, the state aims to leverage these resources to create a network that can offer compassionate care and access to clinical trials for affected children. The resolution concludes by directing that copies of the resolution be presented to key figures at St. Jude and local medical institutions to foster collaboration and support for this initiative.