H 4304 Session 125 (2023-2024) H 4304 General Bill, By Connell, Mitchell, Yow, Murphy, Elliott, Robbins, Collins, Pope and B. Newton
Indicates Matter Stricken Indicates New Matter
Committee Amendment Adopted May 08, 2024
H. 4304
Introduced by Reps. Connell, Mitchell, Yow, Murphy, Elliott, Robbins, Collins, Pope and B. Newton
S. Printed 05/08/24--S. Read the first time April 2, 2024
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TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 15-75-30 SO AS TO PERMIT PARENTAL AND FILIAL CONSORTIUM CLAIMS. Amend Title To Conform
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 a civil 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 a civil 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. ----XX---- This web page was last updated on May 8, 2024 at 11:23 PM |