June first of each year is designated as "Gold Shield Day" in honor of first responders who have been killed in the line of duty, and the surviving spouses, children, and families who bear the lasting impact of that sacrifice. State agencies, political subdivisions, and public institutions are encouraged to recognize Gold Shield Day through appropriate ceremonies, proclamations, or educational activities.

HISTORY: 2026 Act No. 127 (S.868), SECTION 2, eff May 15, 2026.

Editor's Note

2026 Act No. 127, SECTION 1, provides as follows:

"SECTION 1. The General Assembly declares that the sacrifices made by first responders killed in the line of duty, and by their surviving families, deserve formal and enduring recognition by the State of South Carolina."