S915 is a bill in the South Carolina Legislature (126th General Assembly): Medicaid Provider and Recipient Fraud.

What is the status of S915?

In committee as of April 22, 2026. Latest action: Referred to Committee on Judiciary (April 22, 2026).

Billy Garrett (R, 10), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for S915?

On the South Carolina Legislature website: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/bills/915.htm

South Carolina legislation · 126th General Assembly

South Carolina S915: Medicaid Provider and Recipient Fraud

Q: What does S915 do?

In its own words: To amend the south carolina code of laws by amending section 43-7-60, relating to the prohibition of false claims, statements, or representation by medical providers, so as to create tiered violations and penalties for this section and provide for the use of consent agreements; by amending section 43-7-70, relating to the prohibition of false statements or representation on applications for assistance, so as to create tiered violations and penalties for this section and provide for the use of consent agreements; and by amending section 43-7-90, relating to the enforcement of sections 43.

Status: In committee, April 22, 2026

What the bill says

To amend the south carolina code of laws by amending section 43-7-60, relating to the prohibition of false claims, statements, or representation by medical providers, so as to create tiered violations and penalties for this section and provide for the use of consent agreements; by amending section 43-7-70, relating to the prohibition of false statements or representation on applications for assistance, so as to create tiered violations and penalties for this section and provide for the use of consent agreements; and by amending section 43-7-90, relating to the enforcement of sections 43.

From the engrossed text, April 15, 2026:

A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 43-7-60, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION OF FALSE CLAIMS, STATEMENTS, OR REPRESENTATION BY MEDICAL PROVIDERS, SO AS TO CREATE TIERED VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES FOR THIS SECTION AND PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF CONSENT AGREEMENTS; BY AMENDING SECTION 43-7-70, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION OF FALSE STATEMENTS OR REPRESENTATION ON APPLICATIONS FOR ASSISTANCE, SO AS TO CREATE TIERED VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES FOR THIS SECTION AND PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF CONSENT AGREEMENTS; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 43-7-90, RELATING TO THE ENFORCEMENT OF SECTIONS 43-7-60 TO 43-7-80, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO ISSUE ADMINISTRATIVE SUBPOENAS AND OTHER APPROPRIATE ACTIONS. Amend Title To Conform B e it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina: S ECTION 1. S ection 43-7-60 of the S.C. Code is amended to read: S ection 43-7-60. ( A) For purposes of this section: ( 1) " provider" includes Provider" means a person who provides goods, services, or assistance and who is entitled or claims to be entitled to receive reimbursement, payment, or benefits under the state's State Medicaid program Program . "Provider" also includes an owner, a billing agent, and a person acting as an employee, representative, or agent of the provider. ( 2) " false False claim, statement, or …

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South Carolina S915: Medicaid Provider and Recipient Fraud

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