S697 is a bill in the South Carolina Legislature (126th General Assembly): 211 Network.

What is the status of S697?

Signed into law as of May 26, 2026. Latest action: Act No. 126 (May 26, 2026).

Where is the official record for S697?

On the South Carolina Legislature website: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/bills/697.htm

South Carolina legislation · 126th General Assembly

South Carolina S697: 211 Network

Q: What does S697 do?

In its own words: To transfer the south carolina 211 network to the department of consumer affairs; to amend the south carolina code of laws by adding section 37-6-515 so as to create the south carolina 211 network within the department of consumer affairs; and by amending section 1-11-770, relating to the south carolina 211 network, so as to make conforming changes. b e it enacted by the general assembly of the state of south carolina: s ection 1. effective july 1, 2026, the south carolina 211 network, created within the budget and control board pursuant to section 1-11-770 by act 339 of 2002, is transf.

Status: Signed into law, May 26, 2026

What the bill says

To transfer the south carolina 211 network to the department of consumer affairs; to amend the south carolina code of laws by adding section 37-6-515 so as to create the south carolina 211 network within the department of consumer affairs; and by amending section 1-11-770, relating to the south carolina 211 network, so as to make conforming changes. b e it enacted by the general assembly of the state of south carolina: s ection 1. effective july 1, 2026, the south carolina 211 network, created within the budget and control board pursuant to section 1-11-770 by act 339 of 2002, is transf.

From the amended text, April 22, 2026:

A bill TO TRANSFER THE SOUTH CAROLINA 211 NETWORK TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS; TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 37-6-515 SO AS TO CREATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA 211 NETWORK WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 1-11-770, RELATING TO the SOUTH CAROLINA 211 NETWORK, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES. B e it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina: S ECTION 1. Effective July 1, 2026, the South Carolina 211 Network, created within the Budget and Control Board pursuant to Section 1-11-770 by Act 339 of 2002, is transferred to the Department of Consumer Affairs. S ECTION 2. C hapter 6, Title 37 of the S.C. Code is amended by adding: Part 7 211 S ection 37-6-710. ( A) As used in this section: ( 1) "211" means the abbreviated dialing code assigned by the Federal Communications Commission for consumer access to community information and referral services. ( 2) "211 services" means information and referral services provided through the use of 2-1-1 and intended to promote and provide access to health and human services and to aid in disaster response and recovery. ( 3) "Approved 211 service provider" means a public or nonprofit agency or other organization designated by the lead entity to provide 211 …

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South Carolina S697: 211 Network

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