The bill H. 4634 proposes the establishment of a South Carolina Human Rights Study Committee tasked with examining public institutions and systems that serve at-risk individuals in the state. The committee will focus on various areas, including foster care, disability services, gender-based violence victim services, prison systems, institutional services, and adult protection services. It aims to identify necessary reforms to ensure the protection of human rights for individuals in these systems. The committee will consist of fourteen members from various state departments and organizations, and it will create subcommittees to delve deeper into specific areas of concern.

The study committee is required to prepare a report detailing its findings and recommendations, including any legislative or policy changes needed to address identified barriers. An initial progress report is due by January 1, 2027, with a final report to be submitted by January 1, 2028, after which the committee will be dissolved. The bill emphasizes the importance of safeguarding the rights and dignity of vulnerable South Carolinians and outlines a structured approach to achieving these goals through comprehensive examination and reform recommendations.