South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
Download This Bill in Microsoft Word Format
Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter
H. 3754
STATUS INFORMATION
General Bill
Sponsors: Rep. Gatch
Document Path: LC-0133VR25.docx
Introduced in the House on January 15, 2025
Judiciary
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
| Date | Body | Action Description with journal page number |
|---|---|---|
| 1/15/2025 | House | Introduced and read first time (House Journal-page 56) |
| 1/15/2025 | House | Referred to Committee on Judiciary (House Journal-page 56) |
View the latest legislative information at the website
VERSIONS OF THIS BILL
A bill
TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 20-3-130, RELATING TO DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS, SO AS TO allow for A JURY TRIAL IN FINAL HEARINGS.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Section 20-3-130 of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:
(I) Either party has the right to have the final hearing in an action filed pursuant to this chapter heard by a judge and jury, with the judge deciding questions of law and the jury deciding questions of fact, and, to exercise the right, shall file an appropriate request with the court indicating that the party requests a trial by jury.
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
----XX----
This web page was last updated on January 15, 2025 at 3:42 PM