The bill S. 660 aims to amend Section 44-7-320 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, which governs the denial, revocation, or suspension of medical facility licenses. The key change introduced by this bill is the stipulation that it is a violation for medical facilities to use dialysate or dialysis products that are not made in the United States on patients under the age of twenty-one, except in cases where the practitioner's good faith medical judgment indicates an immediate threat to the patient's life or health. This addition is intended to ensure that younger patients receive American-made dialysis products, thereby promoting domestic manufacturing and potentially enhancing patient safety.

In addition to the new provision regarding the use of American-made dialysate, the bill outlines the penalties for violations, including monetary fines ranging from $100 to $5,000 for general violations, and a specific penalty of $500 for violations related to the use of non-American-made dialysis products on minors. The bill also establishes that failure to pay these penalties within thirty days can lead to further actions such as suspension or revocation of a medical facility's license. The act will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
05/06/2025: 44-7-320
Latest Version: 44-7-320