H3227

Earthquake insurance

Chamber Passed·3/5/26

South Carolina bill mandates insurers to offer earthquake coverage for residential properties.

South Carolina H3227 amends the state's insurance laws to require insurers to offer earthquake coverage for residential properties. This coverage must be explicitly offered to all policyholders, either as part of the residential property insurance policy or as a separate policy. The offer must include a clear disclaimer stating that the policy does not cover earthquake damage. If a policyholder declines the coverage, they must sign a waiver acknowledging this decision. The bill takes effect upon the Governor's approval.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 116–0 · Mar 5
Current
Banking and Insurance Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

DD
2
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House: Passage Of Bill

116 Yea

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0 Nay

7 Not Voting

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 19

9:00 AM

House Full Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee

Feb 18

9:00 AM

House L.C.I. Banking and Insurance Subcommittee

History

Mar 10

Senate

Introduced and read first time

Mar 10

Senate

Referred to Committee on Banking and Insurance

Mar 5

House

Read third time and sent to Senate