States / South Carolina / H 5203

H 5203 In Committee

Child sex abuse, statute of limitations

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
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Enacted

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 15-3-555, RELATING TO THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR ACTIONS BASED ON SEXUAL ABUSE OR INCEST, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, FOR PURPOSES OF CLAIMS AGAINST A BANKRUPTCY ESTATE, AN ACTION BROUGHT BY A VICTIM OF CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE MAY BE BROUGHT AT ANY TIME AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION ACCRUES.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Feb 18, 2026
Last action
Feb 18, 2026 — Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Session
2025-2026
Momentum
27 · Low