South Carolina bills · 2025-2026 Regular Session
South Carolina S 316
Civil Litigation Reform
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Elliott (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the South Carolina legislature· description
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 1-7-95 SO AS TO PROVIDE GUIDELINES AND PROTECTIONS FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL WHEN BRINGING AN ENFORCEMENT ACTION IN THE NAME OF THE STATE; BY ADDING SECTION 39-5-55 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL WITH THE REMEDY OF DISGORGEMENT; AND BY ADDING SECTION 39-5-85 SO AS TO PROVIDE PRIVILEGE TO MATERIALS PREPARED OR DRAFTED WHILE INVESTIGATING POTENTIAL VIOLATIONS OF THIS ARTICLE.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 12:24 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2025 Senate | 2nd Reading | pass | Set your home in South Carolina to see |
Actions
- May 6, 2025 · House
Referred to Committee on Judiciary - May 6, 2025 · House
Introduced and read first time - May 6, 2025 · Senate
Read third time and sent to House - May 1, 2025 · Senate
Roll call Ayes-39 Nays-0 - May 1, 2025 · Senate
Read second time - May 1, 2025 · Senate
Amended - Apr 22, 2025 · Legislature
Scrivener's error corrected - Apr 16, 2025 · Senate
Committee report: Favorable Judiciary - Feb 5, 2025 · Senate
Referred to Committee on Judiciary - Feb 5, 2025 · Senate
Introduced and read first time