S.0316

Civil Litigation Reform

Chamber Passed·5/6/25

Civil Litigation Reform bill amends South Carolina Code to provide guidelines for Attorney General in enforcement actions, allows disgorgement.

This bill amends the South Carolina Code to clarify the Attorney General's role in civil litigation. It establishes guidelines for enforcement actions, grants the Attorney General the remedy of disgorgement, and ensures privilege for materials prepared during investigations into potential violations. These changes aim to enhance the Attorney General's ability to act in the public interest while protecting investigative processes.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 39–0 · May 6, 2025
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate: 2nd Reading

39 Yea

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0 Nay

4 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 8, 2025

10:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on 99, 316, 346, 357, 399, 3650

History

May 6, 2025

Senate

Read third time and sent to House

May 6, 2025

House

Introduced and read first time

May 6, 2025

House

Referred to Committee on Judiciary