The bill S. 1176 aims to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Article 3 to Chapter 7, Title 41, which addresses practice agreements for nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, and certified nurse midwives. It declares that such practice agreements are against the public policy of South Carolina, asserting that they restrict the right to work of these healthcare professionals and interfere with patients' choices regarding their healthcare providers.

Specifically, the bill states that any practice agreement that limits the ability of licensed advanced practice nurses to treat patients according to their education and training is prohibited, void, and unenforceable. This legislation emphasizes the direct responsibility of these healthcare providers to their patients, regardless of their employment or practice arrangements. The act will take effect upon approval by the Governor.