H5218Introduced in the House
Tort reform, improvement to land
Introduced by Weston Newton, District 120
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 15-36-110 So As To Require A Plaintiff In An Action For Damages Based Upon Or Arising Out Of The Defective Condition Of An Improvement To Real Property To File As Part Of The Complaint One Or More Affidavits Of Expert Witnesses Which, For Each Defendant, Must Establish A Causal Connection Between The Negligent Act Or Omission Claimed To Exist And The Factual Basis For Each Claim.
Where it stands
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
February 19, 2026
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Bill history
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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