South Carolina bills · 2025-2026 Regular Session
South Carolina H 4819
Unauthorized Practice of Law Prevention Act
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
Summary
Official abstract published by the South Carolina legislature· description
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "UNAUTHORIZED PRACTICE OF LAW PREVENTION ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 9 TO CHAPTER 5, TITLE 40 SO AS TO PROHIBIT UNLICENSED INDIVIDUALS FROM PROVIDING LEGAL SERVICES FOR COMPENSATION, TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS, TO ESTABLISH CRIMINAL PENALTIES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR CIVIL ENFORCEMENT, INJUNCTIVE RELIEF, AND THE DISGORGEMENT OF COMPENSATION RECEIVED IN VIOLATION OF THIS ARTICLE, AMONG OTHER THINGS.
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Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 13, 2026 · House
Referred to Committee on Judiciary - Jan 13, 2026 · House
Introduced and read first time - Dec 16, 2025 · House
Referred to Committee on Judiciary - Dec 16, 2025 · House
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