H4733Introduced in the House
Bad faith presumption in insurance settlements
Introduced by David Martin, District 26
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "bad Faith Presumption In Insurance Settlement Offer Act" By Adding Section 38-59-60 So As To Provide A Rebuttable Presumption Of Bad Faith By An Insurer In Certain Circumstances Involving Insurance Settlement Agreements, To Define Necessary Terms, To Provide The Presumption Is Rebuttable, And To Provide The Admissibility Of Settlement Agreements In Subsequent Bad Faith Actions, Among Other Things.
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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