South Carolina H 3606: Legal Custody

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2025-2026 Bill 3606 Text of Previous Version (Dec. 12, 2024) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 3606

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

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A bill

TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING 
SECTION 63-15-210, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS PERTAINING TO CHILD CUSTODY, SO AS 
TO ADD A DEFINITION FOR "LEGAL CUSTODY."

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

SECTION 1. Section 63-15-210 of the S.C. Code is amended by 
adding:

 (3) "Legal custody" means an award of the 
rights of legal custody of a minor under which a parent has legal custodial 
rights and responsibilities toward the minor child including, but not limited 
to, decision making affecting the minor's legal status, medical care, 
education, extracurricular activities, and religious instruction.

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

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