H4640Introduced in the House
Orders of Protection
Introduced by Thomas Pope, District 47
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 20-4-20, Relating To Domestic Abuse Protection Definitions, So As To Add A Definition For "victim Advocate"; By Amending Section 20-4-40, Relating To Petitions For An Order Of Protection, So As To Allow A Victim Advocate To File A Petition For An Order Of Protection Or A Motion For Further Relief On Behalf Of A Household Member; And By Amending Section 20-4-50, Relating To Hearings On A Petition For An Order Of Protection, So As To Make Conforming Changes.
Where it stands
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
January 13, 2026
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Bill history
Prefiled
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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