South Carolina H 3953: Dave Chappelle, Black History Month honoree

Status: Introduced and adopted (as of 2021-02-23)

State: South Carolina · Session: 2021-2022 · Bill: H 3953

Sponsors: Alexander, Anderson, Bamberg, Brawley, Clyburn, Dillard, Garvin, Gilliard, Govan, Henderson-Myers, Henegan, Hosey, Howard, J. Moore, J.L. Johnson, Jefferson, K.O. Johnson, King, Matthews, McDaniel, Murray, Parks, Pendarvis, R. Williams, Rivers

Bill Text

2025-2026 Bill 3953 Text of Previous Version (Feb. 11, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 3953

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A bill

TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 
15-75-30 SO AS TO PERMIT PARENTAL AND FILIAL CONSORTIUM CLAIMS.

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

SECTION 1. Chapter 75, Title 15 of the S.C. Code is amended by 
adding:

 Section 
15-75-30. (A) An unemancipated 
minor may maintain an action for damages from an intentional or tortious 
violation of the right to the companionship, aid, society, and services of his 
parent. Provided that such action shall not include any damages recovered prior 
thereto by the injured parent.

 (B) A 
parent or legal guardian of an unemancipated minor child may maintain an action 
for damages from an intentional or tortious violation of the right to 
companionship, aid, society, and services of his unemancipated minor. Provided 
that such action shall not include any damages recovered prior thereto by the 
injured unemancipated minor.

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

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