SC H 5203
in committeeChild sex abuse, statute of limitations
South Carolina · 2026 Regular Session · lower
Description
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 15-3-555, RELATING TO THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR ACTIONS BASED ON SEXUAL ABUSE OR INCEST, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, FOR PURPOSES OF CLAIMS AGAINST A BANKRUPTCY ESTATE, AN ACTION BROUGHT BY A VICTIM OF CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE MAY BE BROUGHT AT ANY TIME AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION ACCRUES.
- Introduced
- 2026-02-18
- Status date
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- Latest action
- 2026-02-18 — Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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- Last updated
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Action timeline
2026-02-18
Introduced and read first time
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2026-02-18
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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