H4670

Time-limited demands, tort claims

Chamber Passed·3/26/26

Establishes requirements for time-limited demands in personal injury, bodily injury, property damage, or wrongful death claims.

This bill amends the South Carolina Code to add Section 15-1-350, establishing requirements for time-limited demands in personal injury, bodily injury, property damage, or wrongful death claims. A time-limited demand must be in writing, labeled "time sensitive," and sent via certified mail or overnight delivery. It must include specific monetary sums, types of releases, and other material terms. The recipient has at least thirty days to accept the demand and can request clarification without rejecting it. The bill also outlines the process for payment and the consequences of non-compliance.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 97–17 · Mar 26
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

D
1
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

114 Yea

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0 Nay

7 Not Voting

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3 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 24

10:00 AM

House Judiciary Full Committee on 3013, 3034, 4270, 4292, 4544, 4591, 4670, 4764, 4804, 5058, 5075

Mar 24

2:00 PM

House Judiciary Full Committee on 3013, 3034, 4270, 4292, 4544, 4591, 4670, 4764, 4804, 5058, 5075

History

May 12

Senate

Read second time

Apr 22

Senate

Recalled from Committee on Judiciary

Mar 26

House

Read third time and sent to Senate