Rep. Pace proposes the following amendment (LC-915.AHB0022H):

Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting words and inserting:

SECTION 1. SECTION 10 of Act 142 of 2022 is amended to read:

SECTION 10. The provisions contained in Act 99 of 2021, the South Carolina COVID-19 Liability Immunity Act, are hereby reenacted, retroactive to the date that Act 99 of 2021 expired, by this act. Act 99 of 2021's provisions apply to all civil and administrative causes of action that arise between after March 13, 2020, and December 31, 2023, and are based upon facts that occurred during this time period.

SECTION 2. SECTION 12 of Act 142 of 2022 is amended to read:

SECTION 12. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor. All provisions of this act are repealed on December 31, 2023, unless reauthorized by the General Assembly.

SECTION 3. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.