The bill H. 4586 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 updates the definitions in Sections 7-15-310, 7-15-610, 8-7-10, and 63-5-910 to include the Space Force alongside other branches such as the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. The amendments clarify that "members of the Armed Forces" and "uniformed service" now encompass the Space Force, thereby extending the same legal recognition and rights to its members.

The bill also modifies the definitions related to military service and uniformed-service voters to ensure that individuals associated with the Space Force are included in these categories. For instance, the term "military service" is updated to reflect service in the Space Force, and provisions for uniformed-service voters now explicitly mention the Space Force as part of the active and reserve components eligible for voting rights. The act will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
12/17/2025: 7-15-310
Latest Version: 7-15-310