S.0184

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Introduced·1/14/25

Establishes civil liability for alcohol sellers who serve minors or visibly intoxicated individuals, causing harm to third parties.

The bill amends South Carolina law to hold alcohol sellers liable for damages if they serve alcohol to minors or visibly intoxicated individuals, resulting in harm to third parties. Sellers must have known or should have known the individual would become intoxicated. This applies to both minors and adults, with different criteria for determining liability. The act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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Calendar

Feb 25, 2025

2:30 AM

Senate Full Judiciary Committee on 184, 244

Feb 20, 2025

12:35 PM

Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on 184, 244

History

Mar 5, 2025

Scrivener's error corrected

Feb 26, 2025

Senate

Committee report: Favorable Judiciary

Jan 16, 2025

Senate

Referred to Subcommittee: Johnson (ch), Campsen, Massey, Adams, Tedder, Elliott, Walker