South Carolina H 4670: Fitness to Stand Trial

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2025-2026 Bill 4670 Text of Previous Version (Apr. 22, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 4670

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

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Recalled

April 22, 2026

H. 4670

Introduced 
by Reps. W. Newton, C. Mitchell and Henderson-Myers 

S. Printed 4/22/26--S.

Read the first time March 26, 2026

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A bill

TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 
15-1-350 SO AS TO ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS FOR DEMANDS FOR PERSONAL INJURY, 
BODILY INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR WRONGFUL DEATH.

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

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

 Section 
15-1-350. (A) In the event of a 
time-limited demand for settlement of a claim, loss, or damage, made by or on 
behalf of a claimant, to a tortfeasor with a liability insurance policy, any 
such demand must be made in good faith, be reasonable in its terms, provide the 
insurer with sufficient information to evaluate the claim, and provide the 
insurer a reasonable time not less than thirty days from receipt of the demand 
in which to provide a response. 

(B) 
Nothing in this section shall be construed to alter or affect the doctrine 
established in Tyger River Pine Co. v. Maryland Casualty Co., 163 S.C. 229, 161 
S.E. 491 (1931).

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

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