H4732

Autobomobile insurance arbitration

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

Amends South Carolina's arbitration process for automobile insurance claims, including filing requirements, arbitrator compensation, and appeal.

This bill amends South Carolina's automobile insurance arbitration process by revising the filing requirements for claims, increasing arbitrator compensation, and modifying appeal procedures. It establishes a panel of arbitrators selected on a fair rotation basis, with three arbitrators hearing each case. The bill also allows arbitrators to award reasonable attorney's fees and costs to the prevailing party. Additionally, it increases the fees for filing claims and compensates the arbitrators, with the claimant paying a fee of fifty dollars.

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Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
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History

Jan 13

House

Introduced and read first time

Jan 13

House

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

Dec 16, 2025

House

Prefiled