S0143Introduced in the Senate
Household Member & Dating Relationship
Introduced by Tameika Devine, District 19
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 20-4-20, Relating To Definitions Pertaining To Domestic Abuse, So As To Include Persons Who Are Or Were Dating To The List Of Persons Defined As "household Member"; And By Amending Section 20-4-40, Relating To Petitions For An Order Of Protection, So As To Include A Parent, Guardian, Legal Counsel, Or Other Appropriate Adult As A Person Who Can Petition On Behalf Of Minors In The Person's Household.
Where it stands
Committee report: Favorable Judiciary
February 5, 2025
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Bill history
Prefiled
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Referred to Subcommittee: Adams (ch), Reichenbach, Devine, Kennedy, Stubbs
Committee report: Favorable Judiciary
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