South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

H 5162: Protecting Eligible Adults from Financial Exploitation

Passed one chamber Last action February 25, 2026: Referred to Committee on Banking and Insurance

Plain-language summary

H 5162 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on February 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Protecting Eligible Adults from Financial Exploitation. Primary sponsor: Bill Herbkersman (Republican), Beth Bernstein (Democratic), Michael Rivers (Democratic), David Weeks (Democratic), Kevin Hardee (Republican), Weston Newton (Republican), Case Brittain (Republican), Gil Gatch (Republican), Scott Montgomery (Republican), Brian Lawson (Republican), Jeff Johnson (Republican), Brandon Newton (Republican), Ryan McCabe (Republican), Luke Rankin (Republican), Gary Brewer (Republican), Bill Chumley (Republican), Craig Gagnon (Republican), Tim McGinnis (Republican), Mark Smith (Republican), Robert Williams (Democratic), Randy Ligon (Republican), Roger Kirby (Democratic), Carl Anderson (Democratic), Rosalyn Henderson-Myers (Democratic), Jerry Govan (Democratic), Melissa Oremus (Republican), Charlie Hartz (Republican), Paul Wickensimer (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 25, 2026): Referred to Committee on Banking and Insurance.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Bill Herbkersman (Republican); Beth Bernstein (Democratic); Michael Rivers (Democratic); David Weeks (Democratic); and 24 more.