The bill H. 4389 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, policies, and procedures 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 to the House Government Efficiency and Legislative Oversight Committee and the Senate Legislative Oversight Committee within sixty days, along with a summary of stakeholder engagement and an analysis of the potential impacts on low-income, disabled, and minority veterans. Additionally, the Department must ensure that these policies are publicly accessible on its website and updated promptly.

Furthermore, the bill allows the Department of Veterans' Affairs to set and collect fees for residence and services provided by the veterans' homes and authorizes the Department to accept state or federal benefit assignments as full or partial payment for 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
05/12/2025: 25-11-730
Latest Version: 25-11-730