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SC H4391

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Cally Forrest

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows contractors or companies to repossess removable equipment (such as HVAC systems) installed through consumer credit transactions when a consumer defaults on payment, provided the equipment has UCC identification, model numbers, serial numbers, or similar identifying markings

  • Requires contractors to provide proper notice and opportunity to cure the default before repossessing equipment, as specified under existing Sections 37-5-110 and 37-5-111 of the S.C. Code

  • Makes repossession void if proper notice and cure opportunity are not provided, and allows courts to hold contractors liable for conversion in such cases

  • Adds new Section 37-5-120 to Part 1, Chapter 5, Title 37 of the South Carolina Code of Laws

Legislative Description

HVAC Repossession

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

4/23/2025

Committee Referrals

Labor, Commerce and Industry4/23/2025

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