South Carolina Legislative Overview – 2025 Session
SOUTH CAROLINA Legislative Overview – 2025 Session
(Adjourned on May 8, 2025)
6 pet related items were proposed during the 1st year of the 2025-26 legislative session, 3 of which were designated as priority by the Pet Advocacy Network.
Final Disposition of Priority ISSUES:
| BILL # | SUMMARY | FINAL DISPOSITION |
| HB 3168 | Rabies Vaccinations – Veterinary Supervision: Amends Title 47 (Animals, Livestock & Poultry), Chapter 5 (Rabies Control) of the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding a new Section 47-5-65 so as to provide, under the direct supervision of a veterinarian, certain animal control authority officials may administer rabies vaccinations. | CARRIED OVER TO 2026 SESSION (SESSION ADJOURNED) |
| HB 3223 | Veterinary Telehealth Regulation: Amends Title 40 (Professions & Occupations), Chapter 69 (Veterinarians) of the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding a new Article 5 (Telehealth for Veterinary Services) to define and regulate the use of telehealth for veterinary services. | CARRIED OVER TO 2026 SESSION (SESSION ADJOURNED) |
| HB 3937 | “South Carolina Venomous Reptiles Act”: Amends Title 47 (Animals, Livestock & Poultry) of the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding a new Chapter 8 (“South Carolina Venomous Reptiles Act”) to: (1) Prohibit possession of venomous reptiles without a permit; (2) Provide for the permitting of venomous reptiles; and (3) Provide requirements for housing, safekeeping and transportation of venomous reptiles. | CARRIED OVER TO 2026 SESSION (SESSION ADJOURNED) |
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