South Carolina legislation · 126th General Assembly
South Carolina S1171: Power of Prayer Foster Care Initiative
Status: Passed both chambers, May 5, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, May 5, 2026:
2025-2026 Bill 1171 Text of Previous Version (May. 05, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly 126th Session, 2025-2026 Bill 1171 Indicates Matter Stricken Indicates New Matter (Text matches printed bills. Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.) A senate RESOLUTION To recognize and Honor the Power of Prayer Foster Care Initiative, and to Commend the initiative for their important work supporting foster Care efforts in the state. W hereas, children are among our community's most vulnerable and valuable citizens, deserving of safety, stability, and the opportunity to thrive; and W hereas, there is a critical and ongoing need for dedicated foster families to provide safe, nurturing homes, particularly for teenagers and sibling groups who are often at greater risk of prolonged separation and instability; and W hereas, foster parents serve a vital role in supporting children through difficult transitions, yet they require continued encouragement, resources, and community support to effectively meet the needs of those in their care; and W hereas, birth families experiencing crisis and hardship benefit from compassionate support, access to services, and opportunities for healing, with the goal of safe and timely reunification with their children whenever possible; and W hereas, the well-being of children and families is a shared responsibility that calls for coordinated collaboration among public agencies, faith-based …
Sponsors
- Mike Reichenbach (R, 31) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Introduced and adopted
Common questions
- What is S1171?
- S1171 is a bill in the South Carolina Legislature (126th General Assembly): Power of Prayer Foster Care Initiative.
- What is the status of S1171?
- Passed both chambers as of May 5, 2026. Latest action: Introduced and adopted (May 5, 2026).
- Who sponsored S1171?
- Mike Reichenbach (R, 31).
- Where is the official record for S1171?
- On the South Carolina Legislature website: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/bills/1171.htm
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