H4819Introduced in the House
Unauthorized Practice of Law Prevention Act
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 "unauthorized Practice Of Law Prevention Act" By Adding Article 9 To Chapter 5, Title 40 So As To Prohibit Unlicensed Individuals From Providing Legal Services For Compensation, To Provide Definitions, To Establish Criminal Penalties, And To Provide For Civil Enforcement, Injunctive Relief, And The Disgorgement Of Compensation Received In Violation Of This Article, 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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