South Carolina Legislative Update

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Last week, members of the South Carolina House of Representatives and Senate returned to Columbia to begin the 1st regular session of the 126th South Carolina General Assembly. There were 32 new faces amongst the 170 members of the House and Senate, as lawmakers in both bodies hit the ground running talking about various issues.

Notable actions taken this week include:

  • Comprehensive Tort Reform Act of 2025 (S.244)
  • Reduce the “Tort Tax” and Cost of Living:
  • Strengthen Personal Responsibility:
  • Balance Liability in Alcohol-Related Cases:
  • Education Scholarships (S.62)
  • South Carolina Energy Security Act (H.3309)