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2025-2026 Bill 886: Peace Meditation, Mindful Wellness, and World Occupational Therapy Day - South Carolina Legislature Online
South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
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S. 886
STATUS INFORMATION
Senate Resolution
Sponsors: Senator Devine
Document Path: LC-0518SA-EB26.docx
Introduced in the Senate on February 3, 2026
Adopted by the Senate on February 3, 2026
Summary: Peace Meditation, Mindful Wellness, and World Occupational Therapy Day
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
Date
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Action Description with journal page number
2/3/2026
Senate
Introduced and adopted (
Senate Journal-page 7
)
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VERSIONS OF THIS BILL
02/03/2026
A
senate
RESOLUTION
to encourage engagement in
activities that promote peace, mindfulness, self-care, integrative therapy, and
compassionate living and to declare april 14, 2026, as "Peace Meditation,
Mindful Wellness, and World Occupational Therapy Day" In the State of South
Carolina.
W
hereas, inner peace, mindfulness, and meditation are universal
practices that contribute to emotional balance, mental clarity, physical
wellness, and community harmony; and
W
hereas, the practice of Peace Meditation encourages acceptance,
compassion, forgiveness, and unconditional love - values that strengthen
families, communities, and the spirit of service; and
W
hereas, integrative occupational therapy empowers individuals of all
ages and abilities to achieve functional, emotional, and spiritual wellness,
helping them engage fully in meaningful daily activities and live purposeful
lives; and
W
hereas, increased stress, mental health challenges, and modern
lifestyles demand the need for accessible tools, such as meditation and
occupational therapy, that promote mindfulness, resilience, self-care, and
holistic well-being; and
W
hereas, Hima Dalal, a distinguished integrative occupational
therapist and meditation teacher, has devoted her life to spreading peace meditation,
mindful living, and holistic wellness throughout South Carolina, inspiring
individuals to cultivate balance, health, and harmony; and
W
hereas, "World Occupational Therapy Day" is observed globally to
recognize the vital contributions of occupational therapists in enhancing the quality
of life, independence, and meaningful engagement in everyday activities; and
W
hereas, the South Carolina Senate honors the contributions of
individuals and organizations dedicated to promoting peace, mindfulness,
holistic wellness, and occupational therapy for the benefit of all citizens. Now,
therefore,
B
e it resolved by the
Senate
:
T
hat the members of the South Carolina
Senate
,
by this resolution, encourage engagement in activities that promote peace,
mindfulness, self-care, integrative therapy, and compassionate living and
declare April 14, 2026, as "Peace Meditation, Mindful Wellness, and World
Occupational Therapy Day" in the State of South Carolina.
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