The bill S. 939 proposes an amendment to the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Section 9-11-115, which establishes a one-time lump sum benefit payment for non-vested members of the Police Officer's Retirement System who die in the line of duty. This benefit is intended for members who have not served long enough to fully vest in the system and whose death results from an injury incurred while performing their duties, provided that the death is not due to willful negligence, suicide, or self-inflicted injury. The payment will be made to the member's designated beneficiary and will be equal to the greater of the member's accumulated contributions or seventy-five thousand dollars.

The bill is currently residing in the Senate Committee on Finance after being introduced on February 19, 2026. If enacted, the provisions of this bill will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
02/19/2026: 9-11-115
Latest Version: 9-11-115