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Bill Number
3497
Session
2025 - 2026
Chamber
House
Sponsor
Rep. Wm. Weston J. Newton
Rep. Christopher S. "Chris" Wooten
Rep. Thomas E. "Tommy" Pope
Rep. Donald G. "Don" Chapman
Rep. Cally R. "Cal" Forrest
Category
Finance, Revenue, Taxes
Committee
House Judiciary Committee
Status
Favorable
Staff Summary

Summary of the bill as introduced: Allows a captive insurance company to provide liquor liability insurance. 

House Subcommittee Action

02.26.2025 The House Judiciary Constitutional Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendments enhance DUI penalties, allow for entities to qualify for liquor liability mitigation programs after 60 days rather than 180 days, and purport to close the alcohol joint and several liability loophole.

02.12.2025 The House Judiciary Constitutional Laws subcommittee took testimony from stakeholders but did not take action on the bill.

02.06.2025 The House Judiciary Constitutional Laws subcommittee took testimony from stakeholders but did not take action on the bill.

House Committee Action

03.04.2025 The House Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment requires the SC Department of Revenue to provide an annual report summarizing the effectiveness of legislation on liquor liability rates and cleans up trier of fact langauge.