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SC H4651

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Sarita Edgerton

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires courts to order reimbursement to a targeted parent when the other party is found to have engaged in parental alienation, covering attorney's fees, supervised visitation costs, reunification therapy, counseling, and court-appointed professional fees

  • Prohibits courts from waiving reimbursement unless clear and convincing evidence shows it would cause undue financial hardship on the offending party that substantially outweighs the child's best interest in accountability

  • Allows reimbursement orders in addition to other available remedies, including modification of custody, visitation, or parental responsibilities

  • Adds new Section 63-15-115 to the S.C. Code governing actions affecting parent-child relationships

  • Takes effect upon Governor's approval

Legislative Description

Child Custody

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary12/16/2025

Full Bill Text

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