H5446Introduced in the House
Child Financial Assistance Act
Introduced by Justin Bamberg, District 90
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
Writing a plain-English summary of this bill… this can take a few seconds the first time.
Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "child Financial Assistance Act" By Adding Article 25 To Chapter 17, Title 63 So As To Create A Civil Process To Petition The Circuit Court For An Order Requiring A Person Who Causes The Death Of The Parent Or Guardian Of A Minor Child To Pay Financial Assistance For Support Of The Child, With Exceptions, To Require An Evidentiary Hearing And The Consideration Of Certain Factors As Part Of Determining Appropriate Financial Assistance, And For Other Purposes; And By Amending Section 17-25-322, Relating To Restitution For Crime Victims, So As To Make Conforming Changes.
Where it stands
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
March 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Verify the information
Our commitment to neutrality
We provide factual information only. We never tell you which politicians or bills to support, and we do not rank, score, or endorse anyone.