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SC S0143

SC S0143
Household Member & Dating Relationship


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Introduced
01/10/2023
In Committee
02/02/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/09/2024

Introduced Session

125th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 20-4-20, Relating To Definitions, So As To Define A Household Member And To Define A Dating Relationship; And By Amending Section 20-4-40, Relating To Petition For Order Of Protection, So As To Designate People Who Can Apply For An Order Of Protection On Behalf Of A Minor.

AI Summary

This bill amends the South Carolina Code of Laws by defining a "household member" and a "dating relationship" for the purposes of petitions for orders of protection. It also designates who can apply for an order of protection on behalf of a minor. Specifically, the bill expands the definition of "household member" to include individuals who are cohabiting or formerly have cohabited, as well as those in a dating relationship. It defines "dating relationship" as a romantic, courtship, or engagement relationship between two individuals, and provides factors for the court to consider in determining whether such a relationship exists or existed. The bill also allows a parent, guardian, custodian, legal counsel, or other appropriate adult to petition for an order of protection on behalf of a minor household member.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Recommitted to Committee on Judiciary (on 05/02/2024)

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