Bill > H3070

This bill amends the South Carolina Tort Claims Act by removing the exception for "institution or prosecution of any judicial or administrative proceeding" from the list of circumstances under which a governmental entity is not liable for damages. The bill specifically modifies Section 15-78-60, which outlines numerous situations where government entities are immune from legal liability. Currently, the law provides broad protections for government entities across many scenarios, including legislative actions, discretionary decisions, regulatory functions, and various operational circumstances. By deleting the specific exception related to judicial and administrative proceedings, the bill potentially opens up new avenues for legal action against government entities that were previously shielded from liability in such contexts. The change could theoretically allow individuals to bring claims against governmental bodies for how they initiate or conduct legal proceedings, which was previously prohibited. The bill will take effect immediately upon receiving the Governor's approval, and it preserves existing legal rights and pending actions, ensuring that the change does not retroactively affect ongoing legal matters.

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https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3070&session=126&summary=B