South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 3534: Contribution Among Tortfeasors
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 3534 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on December 5, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Contribution Among Tortfeasors. Primary sponsor: Mark Smith (Republican), Jay Kilmartin (Republican), Joe White (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 16, 2025): Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Kilmartin, White.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTIONS 15-38-15, 15-38-20, 15-38-40, AND 15-38-50, ALL RELATING TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONTRIBUTION AMONG TORTFEASORS ACT, SO AS TO INCLUDE PERSONS OR ENTITIES FOR THE PURPOSES OF ALLOCATION OF FAULT, AND TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Smith | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
| Jay Kilmartin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 85 |
| Joe White | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Kilmartin, White
- Referred to Committee on Judiciary
- Introduced and read first time
- Referred to Committee on Judiciary
- Prefiled