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SC H3123

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

William Bailey

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Removes the exception that currently shields Department of Social Services (DSS) child abuse and neglect actions from attorney's fee awards in state-initiated civil cases
  • Amends Section 15-77-300(C) of the South Carolina Code, which governs when attorney's fees may be awarded against the state
  • Maintains existing exceptions for public utility rate cases, state licensing board disciplinary actions, habeas corpus proceedings, post-conviction relief actions, and child support actions
  • Takes effect upon approval by the Governor

Legislative Description

Attorney Fees, DSS Actions

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

1/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary12/5/2024

Full Bill Text

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