South Carolina General Assembly
125th Session, 2023-2024
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H. 4304
STATUS INFORMATION
General Bill
Sponsors: Reps. Connell, Mitchell, Yow, Murphy, Elliott, Robbins, Collins, Pope and B. Newton
Document Path: LC-0141AHB23.docx
Introduced in the House on April 6, 2023
Introduced in the Senate on April 2, 2024
Currently residing in the House
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
| Date | Body | Action Description with journal page number |
|---|---|---|
| 4/6/2023 | House | Introduced and read first time (House Journal-page 13) |
| 4/6/2023 | House | Referred to Committee on Judiciary (House Journal-page 13) |
| 3/27/2024 | House | Committee report: Favorable Judiciary (House Journal-page 6) |
| 3/28/2024 | House | Read second time (House Journal-page 44) |
| 3/28/2024 | House | Roll call Yeas-102 Nays-0 (House Journal-page 44) |
| 3/28/2024 | House | Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day (House Journal-page 45) |
| 3/29/2024 | House | Read third time and sent to Senate (House Journal-page 4) |
| 4/2/2024 | Senate | Introduced and read first time (Senate Journal-page 13) |
| 4/2/2024 | Senate | Referred to Committee on Judiciary (Senate Journal-page 13) |
| 4/23/2024 | Senate | Referred to Subcommittee: Hutto (ch), Adams, Garrett, Gustafson, Tedder |
| 5/1/2024 | Senate | Committee report: Favorable with amendment Judiciary |
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VERSIONS OF THIS BILL
04/06/2023
03/27/2024
05/01/2024
Committee Report
May 01, 2024
H. 4304
Introduced by Reps. Connell, Mitchell, Yow, Murphy, Elliott, Robbins, Collins, Pope and B. Newton
S. Printed 05/01/24--S.
Read the first time April 02, 2024
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The committee on Senate Judiciary
To whom was referred a Bill (H. 4304) to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Section 15-75-30 so as to permit parental and filial consortium claims, etc., respectfully
Report:
That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass with amendment:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 1, by striking Section 15-75-30(A) and (B) and inserting:
(A) An unemancipated minor may maintain a civil action for damages from an intentional or tortious violation of the right to the companionship, aid, society, and services of his parent. Provided that such action shall not include any damages recovered prior thereto by the injured parent.
(B) A parent or legal guardian of an unemancipated minor child may maintain a civil action for damages from an intentional or tortious violation of the right to companionship, aid, society, and services of his unemancipated minor. Provided that such action shall not include any damages recovered prior thereto by the injured unemancipated minor.
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
LUKE RANKIN for Committee.
A bill
TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 15-75-30 SO AS TO PERMIT PARENTAL AND FILIAL CONSORTIUM CLAIMS.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Chapter 75, Title 15 of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:
Section 15-75-30. (A) An unemancipated minor may maintain an action for damages from an intentional or tortious violation of the right to the companionship, aid, society, and services of his parent. Provided that such action shall not include any damages recovered prior thereto by the injured parent.
(B) A parent or legal guardian of an unemancipated minor child may maintain an action for damages from an intentional or tortious violation of the right to companionship, aid, society, and services of his unemancipated minor. Provided that such action shall not include any damages recovered prior thereto by the injured unemancipated minor.
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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