South Carolina H 4614: DUI

Bill Text

2025-2026 Bill 4614 Text of Previous Version (Dec. 17, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 4614

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

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A bill

TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS 
BY ENACTING THE "CHARGEBACK FAIRNESS AND TRANSPARENCY ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 
37-1-320 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS MAY NOT CHARGE FEES 
DURING A CHARGEBACK DISPUTE.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION 
1. This act may 
be cited as the "Chargeback Fairness and Transparency Act."

SECTION 2. Chapter 1, Title 37 of the 
S.C. Code is amended by adding:

 Section 
37-1-320. (A) In the event of a 
chargeback dispute, a financial institution may not charge fees on merchants or 
consumers until the chargeback dispute is resolved and written notice is 
provided. The written notice must include reasoning, evidence, and the 
applicable appeals procedure. The Department of Consumer Affairs shall oversee 
the implementation of this section and enforce compliance.

 (B) For purposes of this section, 
"chargeback dispute" means a dispute over a debit or credit card transaction.

SECTION 
3. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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