Bill > H3123

This bill amends Section 15-77-300 of the South Carolina Code of Laws to remove the exception for child abuse and neglect actions initiated by the Department of Social Services (DSS) from the provisions governing attorney's fees. Currently, the law excludes certain types of civil actions, including child abuse and neglect actions, from specific attorney fee regulations. By eliminating this exception, the bill would allow attorney's fees to be awarded in DSS child abuse and neglect actions in the same manner as other civil actions. This change could potentially impact how legal costs are handled in cases where the DSS is involved in child protection proceedings, potentially making it easier for parties to recover attorney's fees in these sensitive legal matters. The bill would take effect immediately upon receiving the Governor's approval.

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https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3123&session=126&summary=B