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Introduced
01/10/2023
01/10/2023
In Committee
02/02/2023
02/02/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/09/2024
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)
Katrina Shealy (R)*,
Tameika Devine (D),
Stephen Goldfinch (R),
Penry Gustafson (R),
Brad Hutto (D),
Darrell Jackson (D),
Mia McLeod (I),
Sandy Senn (R),
Last Action
Recommitted to Committee on Judiciary (on 05/02/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0143&session=125&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/143_20230227.htm |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/143_20230222.htm |
| Fiscal Note - S0143 2023-01-10 Introduced | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/fiscalimpactstatements/S0143%202023-01-10%20introduced.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/143_20221130.htm |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/143_20221130.htm |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/143_20223011.htm |
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