The bill S. 701 aims to amend various sections of the South Carolina Code of Laws to officially recognize members of the United States Space Force as part of the Armed Forces. Specifically, it modifies Section 7-15-310 to include the Space Force in the definition of "Members of the Armed Forces of the United States." Additionally, it updates Section 7-15-610 to make conforming changes in definitions related to military and overseas voting, ensuring that the Space Force is included in the definitions of "uniformed service" and "uniformed-service voter."

Further amendments are made to Section 8-7-10, which defines "military service," and Section 63-5-910, which pertains to the Military Parent Equal Protection Act, to incorporate the Space Force into the relevant legal language. These changes are intended to ensure that members of the Space Force receive the same recognition and rights as other military branches in South Carolina law. The bill will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
12/10/2025: 7-15-310, 7-15-610, 8-7-10, 63-5-910
Latest Version: 7-15-310, 7-15-610, 8-7-10, 63-5-910