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SC H3091

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Pope

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 20-4-60(C) of the South Carolina Code regarding orders of protection in domestic cases
  • Changes the timing of when courts may award certain relief, allowing it to occur "after a hearing" rather than only after an order of protection has already been issued
  • Expands judicial authority by permitting courts to grant relief at the hearing stage of protection order proceedings
  • Takes effect upon approval by the Governor

Legislative Description

Orders of Protection

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

1/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary12/5/2024

Full Bill Text

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