The bill H. 4385 aims to enhance the management of admissions and discharges at South Carolina veterans' homes by mandating the Department of Veterans' Affairs to establish specific criteria, policies, and procedures. It requires the department to submit the full text of any adopted or amended criteria to the House Government Efficiency and Legislative Oversight Committee and the Senate Legislative Oversight Committee within sixty days of such changes. Additionally, the submission must include a summary of stakeholder engagement and an analysis of the potential impacts on low-income, disabled, and minority veterans. The department is also tasked with making these policies publicly accessible on its website and ensuring they are updated promptly.

Furthermore, the bill authorizes the Department of Veterans' Affairs to set and collect fees for residence and services at veterans' homes, and it allows for the assignment of state or federal benefits as full or partial payment for these fees. This legislative action is intended to improve transparency and accountability in the management of veterans' homes while ensuring that the needs of vulnerable veteran populations are considered in the decision-making process. The bill 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