The bill H. 4155, introduced in the South Carolina House of Representatives, celebrates the 150th anniversary of the founding of osteopathic medicine in the United States. It recognizes the significant growth of the osteopathic medical profession, noting that the number of osteopathic physicians has quadrupled over the past three decades, with a notable increase of 70% in the last ten years. The resolution highlights the contributions of osteopathic physicians in various fields, including leadership, research, and patient care, particularly in rural and underserved communities.

Furthermore, the bill declares March 12, 2025, as "Osteopathic Medicine Day" in South Carolina, acknowledging the state's only permanent four-year osteopathic medical school, the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, and its commitment to training physicians for rural practice. The resolution emphasizes the importance of osteopathic physicians in improving health care access and quality across the nation, particularly in primary care specialties.