Amends South Carolina law to exclude child abuse and neglect actions from exceptions to attorney fee allowances in state-initiated actions.

This bill amends Section 15-77-300 of the South Carolina Code to modify the allowance of attorney's fees in state-initiated actions. Specifically, it removes the exception for child abuse and neglect actions, meaning that attorney fees can be awarded in these cases. The changes take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Amends South Carolina law to exclude child abuse and neglect actions from exceptions to attorney fee allowances in state-initiated actions.

This bill amends Section 15-77-300 of the South Carolina Code to modify the allowance of attorney's fees in state-initiated actions. Specifically, it removes the exception for child abuse and neglect actions, meaning that attorney fees can be awarded in these cases. The changes take effect upon approval by the Governor.