H5441

Dram Shop Cause of Actions

Introduced·3/26/26

Allows civil actions against alcohol licensees for serving visibly intoxicated individuals or minors.

The bill amends South Carolina law to allow civil actions against alcohol licensees for knowingly serving visibly intoxicated individuals or minors. It defines "visibly intoxicated" and "trained alcohol server." It also provides exceptions to liability and states that these provisions are the exclusive means for bringing dram shop actions. The bill takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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Judiciary Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Jun 4

Scrivener's error corrected

Mar 26

House

Introduced and read first time

Mar 26

House

Referred to Committee on Judiciary