The bill S. 417 is a Senate Resolution introduced in South Carolina to officially recognize March 12, 2025, as "Osteopathic Medicine Day." 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 the profession over the past decades. The resolution notes that the number of osteopathic physicians has increased substantially, with South Carolina seeing a notable rise in licensed osteopathic physicians, who now represent 12% of the state's medical professionals.

The resolution also emphasizes the contributions of osteopathic physicians in various fields, including leadership, research, and patient care, particularly in rural and underserved communities. It acknowledges the unique training and patient-centered approach of osteopathic medicine, which includes the use of osteopathic manipulative medicine. The resolution culminates in a formal recognition by the South Carolina Senate, celebrating the importance of osteopathic medicine and its practitioners in improving healthcare across the state and nation.