The bill S. 417 is a Senate Resolution introduced in the South Carolina General Assembly to officially recognize March 12, 2025, as "Osteopathic Medicine Day" in the state. This resolution celebrates the 150th anniversary of osteopathic medicine in the United States, highlighting its origins with Andrew Taylor Still and the significant growth of osteopathic physicians over the past few decades. The resolution notes that osteopathic physicians have made substantial contributions to healthcare, particularly in rural and underserved communities, and emphasizes their unique training and patient-centered approach to medicine.

The resolution also acknowledges the presence of osteopathic medical schools in South Carolina, including the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine-Carolinas Campus, which focuses on training physicians for rural practice. It underscores the importance of osteopathic physicians in various sectors, including the military and primary care specialties, and calls for recognition of their role in improving the health of Americans. The resolution does not include any legal insertions or deletions from current law.