H3070

Tort Claims Act

Introduced·1/14/25
Introduced Text

Amends South Carolina's Tort Claims Act to expand exceptions to governmental immunity.

This bill amends the South Carolina Tort Claims Act by expanding the exceptions to governmental immunity. It specifies that governmental entities are not liable for losses resulting from various actions or inactions, including legislative, judicial, or administrative processes, certain public safety duties, and the maintenance of public property. The bill also clarifies that governmental entities are not liable for the removal or destruction of public safety signs and barriers by third parties, unless they fail to correct them within a reasonable time after notice.

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Judiciary Committee
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History

Jan 14, 2025

House

Introduced and read first time

Jan 14, 2025

House

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

Dec 5, 2024

House

Prefiled