South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session

South Carolina Senate Bill S1191

Caption

Level Up Elevate SC Day

Summary

S1191 is a Senate resolution that designates May 28, 2026, as "Level Up Elevate SC Day" in South Carolina. The resolution is largely ceremonial and expresses the Senate’s recognition of the Level Up Elevate SC initiative and the work of Level Up Healthcare Academy in supporting Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) training and workforce development. The bill’s findings emphasize the importance of CNAs in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and home health settings, and link improved CNA training to better patient outcomes, stronger healthcare systems, and increased public trust in care services. It also frames the initiative as a response to workforce shortages and the needs of an aging population, with the goal of strengthening the healthcare workforce and improving care for vulnerable residents.

Impact

Because S1191 is a resolution rather than a statutory bill, it does not amend the South Carolina Code or create enforceable legal requirements. Its practical effect is to formally recognize a specific day and publicly commend the Level Up Elevate SC initiative, CNA education efforts, and the broader healthcare workforce development goals associated with the program. The measure primarily affects symbolic state recognition and public awareness rather than the rights or obligations of any person or agency.

Sentiment

The overall sentiment reflected in the bill text is strongly positive and supportive. The resolution praises CNAs, healthcare educators, and community leaders, and presents the initiative as beneficial to patients, healthcare systems, and the state’s workforce needs. No votes or committee transcripts were provided, so there is no recorded opposition or debate in the available materials.

Contention

No specific points of contention are evident in the available record. The bill is a ceremonial resolution with no committee transcript or voting history included, so there is no documented disagreement over the designation itself. If any concerns were to arise, they would likely relate only to the symbolic nature of the recognition or the promotion of a particular training initiative, but none are reflected in the provided materials.

Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

SC H5531

Dr. Kristen Steely

SC H559

Elevators/Interim Code Council Appt.-AB

SC H4425

Community Health Worker Awareness Week in SC

SC H3888

USC Day in SC

SC S0304

USC Day in SC

SC HB714

Relating To Health Care Workforce Development.

SC HB714

Relating To Health Care Workforce Development.

SC S0931

Inspection and Registration of Private Residence Elevators

SC HR90

Several churches for their work with Project Elevation; commend

SC A07953

Provides for coverage of screenings for elevated lead levels exempting them from annual deductibles or coinsurance.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.