The bill S. 737 aims to enhance the safety of dialysate and dialysis products in South Carolina by amending existing laws. It modifies Section 15-73-10 of the South Carolina Code to classify any dialysate or dialysis product manufactured in China, or containing aluminum, as per se defective and unreasonably dangerous. Additionally, it introduces Section 39-24-70, making it unlawful for practitioners to substitute these products for patients under the age of twenty-one.

Furthermore, the bill adds Section 44-53-60, which prohibits the use, sale, prescription, or distribution of Chinese-made dialysate or dialysis products containing aluminum for patients under twenty-one. Violators of this provision could face misdemeanor charges, with penalties including fines up to $5,000 or imprisonment for up to one year. The Department of Public Health is tasked with creating regulations to enforce these new provisions. The act will take effect upon the Governor's approval.

Statutes affected:
12/10/2025: 15-73-10, 39-24-70, 44-53-60
Latest Version: 15-73-10, 39-24-70, 44-53-60