Section 8-15-80 - COVID-19 vaccination for first responders(A) Neither the State, nor any of its political subdivisions, may terminate, suspend, or otherwise reduce the compensation of a person employed as a first responder if the first responder does not undergo a COVID-19 vaccination.(B) For purposes of this section, "first responder" means a law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency medical technician, or paramedic who is paid from public funds.Added by 2022 S.C. Acts, Act No. 142 (HB 3126),s 4, eff. 4/25/2022. 2022 Act No. 142, Section 12, provides as follows:
"SECTION 12. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor. All provisions of this act are repealed on December 31, 2023, unless reauthorized by the General Assembly."