S0180Introduced in the Senate
Intimate Partner Violence
Introduced by Bradley Hutto, District 40
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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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 Minors In The Person's Household.
Where it stands
Recommitted to Committee on Judiciary
May 7, 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
Referred to Subcommittee: Adams (ch), Reichenbach, Devine, Kennedy, Stubbs
Committee report: Favorable Judiciary
Recommitted to Committee on Judiciary
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