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SC H5203
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/18/2026
Primary Sponsor
Blake Sanders
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AI Summary
- Eliminates the statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse claims when filed against a bankruptcy estate, allowing such actions to be brought at any time after the cause of action accrues
- Maintains the existing statute of limitations for other sexual abuse/incest claims: six years after the victim turns 21, or three years from discovery of the injury and its causal connection, whichever is later
- Defines "childhood sexual abuse" as violations under South Carolina criminal code Articles 7 and 8, Chapter 3, Title 16 involving victims under 18 or victims with developmental disabilities/physical impairments under 21
- Does not require a criminal conviction or guilty plea for conduct to qualify as childhood sexual abuse for civil claim purposes
- Takes effect upon the Governor's approval
Legislative Description
Child sex abuse, statute of limitations
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
2/18/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/18/2026
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