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S 1178

Warden Jonathan Nance

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Shane Martin

Senate Resolution honoring Warden Jonathan Nance for de-escalating a crisis, protecting lives, and providing compassionate care during a high-risk roadside incident.

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Bill Summary · S 1178

Summary of Bill S.1178 (South Carolina, 2025-2026 Session)

Note: This item is a Senate Resolution recognizing an individual rather than a typical substantive law. It does not appear to enact new statutory provisions or create enforceable policy; rather, it honors an individual for a specific act of heroism.

1) Purpose and Intent

  • The bill is a Senate Resolution recognizing and honoring Warden Jonathan Nance for his act of heroism and for his dedicated service to the people and the State of South Carolina.
  • It commends his professionalism, leadership, and compassion demonstrated during a crisis incident on November 12, 2025.

2) Key Provisions and Changes

  • Official recognition: The resolution acknowledges Warden Nance for:
    • De-escalating a potentially dangerous situation involving a distressed driver who brandished a revolver.
    • Coordinating with responding staff to ensure safe surrender of the weapon.
    • Preventing injury or loss of life and facilitating timely mental health intervention and emergency response.
    • Providing compassionate care, medical attention, emotional support, and family contact for the individual in crisis.
    • Protecting staff, the public, and the distressed individual during a high-risk roadside encounter.
  • Commendation: The resolution expresses appreciation and commends Nance for his service and character.
  • Presentation: A copy of the resolution is to be presented to Warden Jonathan Nance.

3) Who/What Is Affected

  • Primary subject: Warden Jonathan Nance, an employee of the South Carolina Department of Corrections.
  • Institutions: South Carolina Senate (as the approving body) and the Department of Corrections (context for his employment and the incident).
  • Public impact: The resolution highlights exemplary professional conduct by a public official and may serve as public acknowledgment of Department of Corrections personnel.

4) Procedural/Timeline Aspects

  • Action History: The resolution was introduced and adopted on May 5, 2026.
  • Sponsor: Co-sponsor Shane Martin (in addition to primary sponsor as implied by adoption and recognition language).
  • Nature of bill: A ceremonial resolution, not a bill that would change statutes or create new programs. The primary effect is ceremonial recognition and commendation.

5) Notable Details

  • Incident date referenced: November 12, 2025.
  • Incident outcome: De-escalation successfully prevented harm and enabled emergency/mmental health response; described by the resolution as protecting lives and demonstrating crisis-awareness.
  • Public narrative: Emphasizes compassion, professionalism, and humane treatment toward the distressed individual and his family, as well as gratitude from the individual’s mother.

Bottom Line

S.1178 is a Senate Resolution honoring Warden Jonathan Nance for a crisis-intervention act that prevented violence and safeguarded lives. It serves as a formal commendation and public acknowledgment by the South Carolina Senate and does not introduce new statutory obligations or funding.

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

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