H5548Introduced in the House
South Carolina Indian Child Welfare Act
Introduced by David Martin, District 26
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Chapter 23 To Title 63 So As To Establish Requirements For Child Welfare Proceedings Involving Indian Children; To Grant Indian Tribes Exclusive Jurisdiction In Certain Child Custody Proceedings Involving Indian Children, With Exceptions; To Require State Courts And The Department Of Social Services To Comply With Certain Inquiries And Processes In Child Custody Proceedings Involving Indian Children; And For Other Purposes; By Adding Section 63-9-45 So As To Make The South Carolina Adoption Code Inapplicable To The Adoption Of Indian Children, With Exceptions; By Amending Sections 63-15-302 And 63-15-306, Both Relating To Child Custody Proceedings, So As To Make Conforming Changes; And For Other Purposes.
Where it stands
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
April 16, 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
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