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Amended

March 25, 2026

 

H. 4670

 

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

 

S. Printed 3/25/26--H.

Read the first time January 13, 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.

    Amend Title To Conform

 

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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