South Carolina H 3266: Insurance

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2025-2026 Bill 3266 Text of Previous Version (Dec. 06, 2024) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 3266

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A bill

TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 
38-75-70 SO AS TO PREVENT AN INSURER FROM DENYING A CLAIM ARISING FROM A LEAK 
UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

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

SECTION 1. Article 1, Chapter 75, Title 38 of the S.C. Code is 
amended by adding:

 Section 
38-75-70. An insurer may not deny a claim arising from a leak on the basis of 
the leak occurring over an extended period of time unless the insured had 
actual knowledge of the leak and failed to undertake actions to repair or 
replace the source of the leak.

SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval 
by the Governor.

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