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SC S0983

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jason Elliott

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Origin

Senate

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Eviction filings and records containing a defendant's personal information must be automatically removed from the public index and publicly accessible files five years after final disposition or filing
  • Applies to cases under Chapters 37 and 40 of Title 27, including eviction orders, writs of ejectment, settlements, and cases resolved by payment satisfying the debt
  • Removal only occurs if no additional eviction or ejectment filing is recorded during the five-year period
  • Adds new Section 30-2-60 to the South Carolina Code of Laws, Chapter 2, Title 30
  • Takes effect upon Governor's approval

Legislative Description

Evictions

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/5/2026

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