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S 833

The Jaysen Carr, "Be a Good Human" Day

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Tameika Isaac Devine

Designates July 18, 2026 as Jaysen Carr “Be a Good Human” Day to honor his leadership, kindness, and the Foundation’s advocacy without creating new legal or financial obligations.

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Bill Summary · S 833

Summary of Bill S 833 (Session 2025-2026, South Carolina)

Title

The Jaysen Carr, "Be a Good Human" Day

Type and Purpose

  • Type: Senate Resolution (a ceremonial recognition)
  • Primary aim: Honor the life and legacy of Jaysen Clarence Louis Carr and declare a specific day in South Carolina to recognize his message and impact.
  • Official designation: Saturday, July 18, 2026, as “Jaysen Carr 'Be a Good Human' Day” in South Carolina.

What the bill does

  • Proclaims a statewide day of recognition in honor of Jaysen Carr, who passed away on July 18, 2025.
  • Expresses the Senate’s respect for Jaysen’s life, leadership, kindness, and the message his family promotes: “Be a Good Human.”
  • Establishes a commemorative occasion to highlight Jaysen’s contributions to his school, church, youth programs, sports, and community outreach.

Key Provisions and Provisions’ Details

  • Recognition of Jaysen Carr’s character and impact: described as a natural leader, friend to all, and someone who actively encouraged others.
  • Documentation of family efforts to carry forward Jaysen’s legacy through the Jaysen Carr “Be a Good Human” Foundation.
    • Activities referenced: fundraising baseball tournaments for amoebic infection research and scholarship support for a Dreher High School student-athlete.
    • Memorial activities: birthday celebration events at Altitude Trampoline Park and ongoing advocacy of the “Be a Good Human” message.
  • Summary of Jaysen’s background:
    • Born October 3, 2012; student at Hand Middle School (rising 8th grader at the time of the bill’s framing).
    • Involvement in school athletics (football and basketball), bands (flute in Honor Band), Unified Champions (inclusion-focused group), church youth programs, and community volunteering.
    • Noted for leadership on and off the field and in academics (honor student).
  • Administrative posture: The resolution acts as an official state commendation and ceremonial designation without creating new regulatory or fiscal obligations.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Jaysen Carr’s family and supporters.
  • Indirectly: South Carolina residents, schools, churches, and youth organizations that align with or participate in the described memorial activities and the “Be a Good Human” Foundation.
  • No new state agency duties or funding requirements are described; the measure is ceremonial in nature.

Procedural/Timeline Details

  • Introduction: January 20, 2026.
  • Committee action: Referred to the Committee on Family and Veterans' Services; subsequently recalled and adopted.
  • Final status: Adopted by the Senate on April 22, 2026 (post-recall from committee).

Practical Impact

  • Formal acknowledgment of Jaysen Carr’s family’s advocacy and the “Be a Good Human” ethos.
  • Designates a specific day (July 18, 2026) for statewide recognition and remembrance.
  • Serves to raise awareness of kindness, leadership, community service, and youth involvement in South Carolina.

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Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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