The bill H. 4262 seeks to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Section 44-1-175, which prohibits healthcare professionals in the state from administering synthetic mRNA-based gene therapies. The bill outlines specific definitions for synthetic mRNA-based gene therapies and establishes exceptions for certain treatments, such as those for noninfectious diseases, traditional vaccines, and FDA-authorized genetic therapies that do not utilize synthetic mRNA technology.

Additionally, the bill imposes penalties for violations, including a mandatory suspension of the healthcare professional's license for at least one year, with the possibility of further penalties at the discretion of the licensing board. It also requires professional licensing boards to report any violations to the Department of Public Health, which will maintain records for a minimum of seven years and provide annual updates to the General Assembly regarding the nature and number of violations.

Statutes affected:
03/27/2025: 44-1-175
Latest Version: 44-1-175