H 4966

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
Bill 4966
Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter
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A joint Resolution
TO CREATE A STUDY COMMITTEE TO STUDY the cost and
feasibility of installing fencing, netting, or other safety barriers on highway
bridges to deter people from climbing onto and subsequently jumping from these
structures and taking their lives.
Be it enacted by the
General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1.  (A) There is created a study committee to study the
cost and feasibility of installing fencing, netting, or other safety barriers
on highway bridges to deter people from climbing onto and subsequently jumping
from these structures and taking their lives.
    (B) The study
committee shall provide a report that addresses the installation of highway bridge
safety barriers designed to discourage and prevent suicidal behavior.
    (C)(1) The study
committee is composed of six members, consisting of:
  (a) the Secretary
of Transportation, or his designee;
  (b) the
Chairman of the Commission of the Department of Transportation, or his
designee;
  (c) a
member of the House of Representatives, appointed by the Speaker of the House
of Representatives;
  (d) a
member of the Senate, appointed by the President of the Senate;
  (e) a
member of the House of Representatives, appointed by the House Minority Leader;
and
  (f) a
member of the Senate, appointed by the Senate Minority Leader.
       (2) A vacancy
in membership of the study committee must be filled in the manner of original
appointment.
       (3) Members of
the committee shall serve without per diem, mileage, or other compensation
generally provided to members of boards and commissions.
    (D)(1) The House
Education and Public Works Committee and the Senate Transportation Committee shall
provide appropriate staffing for the study committee.
       (2) The study
committee may obtain data or other information from state agencies that is
relevant to the purposes of this study committee; provided, however, only
aggregated data with no personally identifiable data may be obtained by the
study committee. Any state agency that receives a request pursuant to this
joint resolution shall respond promptly and provide the requested data or other
information.
    (E) The study
committee shall provide a report with findings and recommendations to the
General Assembly by January 1, 2027. The study committee shall dissolve upon
providing its report to the General Assembly or on January 1, 2027, whichever
occurs first.
SECTION 2.  This joint resolution takes effect
upon approval by the Governor.
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