SC Legislative Updates

South Carolina Senate Defeats Tort Reform Bill, Sparks ControversySouth Carolina Senate Defeats Tort Reform Bill, Sparks Controversy

South Carolina Senate Defeats Tort Reform Bill, Sparks Controversy

News Summary The South Carolina Senate has stirred controversy following the defeat of a significant tort reform bill proposed by…

1 week ago
South Carolina Senate Rejects Tort Reform Bill S.244South Carolina Senate Rejects Tort Reform Bill S.244

South Carolina Senate Rejects Tort Reform Bill S.244

News Summary On March 6, 2025, the South Carolina State Senate voted against the S.244 Tort Reform Bill, a significant…

2 weeks ago
Setback for Tort Reform in South Carolina SenateSetback for Tort Reform in South Carolina Senate

Setback for Tort Reform in South Carolina Senate

News Summary The South Carolina Senate voted against a critical lawsuit reform bill aimed at alleviating the soaring insurance costs…

2 weeks ago
South Carolina Hearing on Atlantic Coast Life Insurance DelayedSouth Carolina Hearing on Atlantic Coast Life Insurance Delayed

South Carolina Hearing on Atlantic Coast Life Insurance Delayed

News Summary A hearing to evaluate Atlantic Coast Life Insurance's ability to offer new policies has been postponed, raising concerns…

2 weeks ago
South Carolina Lawmakers Address Liquor Liability Insurance CrisisSouth Carolina Lawmakers Address Liquor Liability Insurance Crisis

South Carolina Lawmakers Address Liquor Liability Insurance Crisis

News Summary South Carolina lawmakers are seeking to reform liquor liability laws due to soaring insurance rates that threaten local…

2 weeks ago
Proposed Changes to Liquor Liability Laws in South CarolinaProposed Changes to Liquor Liability Laws in South Carolina

Proposed Changes to Liquor Liability Laws in South Carolina

News Summary As liquor liability insurance costs soar, South Carolina lawmakers propose changes to the state's laws to support local…

2 weeks ago
Charleston: Business Leaders Push for Tort Law ReformsCharleston: Business Leaders Push for Tort Law Reforms

Charleston: Business Leaders Push for Tort Law Reforms

News Summary In Charleston, business leaders are urgently advocating for updates to South Carolina’s liability laws as rising insurance costs…

1 month ago
South Carolina Lawmakers Address Rising Liquor Liability Insurance CostsSouth Carolina Lawmakers Address Rising Liquor Liability Insurance Costs

South Carolina Lawmakers Address Rising Liquor Liability Insurance Costs

News Summary South Carolina lawmakers are responding to the soaring costs of liquor liability insurance affecting bars and restaurants statewide.…

2 months ago
Tensions Rise as Senate Confirms Pete HegsethTensions Rise as Senate Confirms Pete Hegseth

Tensions Rise as Senate Confirms Pete Hegseth

News Summary The Senate hearing for Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, revealed intense scrutiny and divided…

2 months ago
Hearing on Atlantic Coast Life Insurance Policy Ban DelayedHearing on Atlantic Coast Life Insurance Policy Ban Delayed

Hearing on Atlantic Coast Life Insurance Policy Ban Delayed

News Summary The scheduled hearing regarding the ban on new policies at Atlantic Coast Life Insurance has been postponed until…

2 months ago