The bill H. 4385 aims to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Section 25-11-730, which mandates the Department of Veterans' Affairs to establish and implement criteria for admissions to and discharges from South Carolina veterans' homes. The Department is required to submit the full text of any adopted or amended criteria, along with a summary of stakeholder engagement and an analysis of potential impacts on low-income, disabled, and minority veterans, to the House Government Efficiency and Legislative Oversight Committee and Senate Legislative Oversight Committee within sixty days. Additionally, these policies must be made publicly accessible on the Department's website and updated promptly.

Furthermore, the bill authorizes the Department of Veterans' Affairs to set and collect fees for residence and services provided by the veterans' homes and allows for the assignment of state or federal benefits as full or partial payment of these fees. This legislation is designed to enhance transparency and accountability in the management of veterans' homes in South Carolina while ensuring that the needs of vulnerable veteran populations are considered in the admissions and discharge processes. The act will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
04/23/2025: 25-11-730
05/01/2025: 25-11-730
05/12/2025: 25-11-730
Latest Version: 25-11-730