South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 3846: Marine Liability Insurance
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 3846 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on January 30, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Marine Liability Insurance. Primary sponsor: Shannon Erickson (Republican), Tom Hartnett (Republican), Mark Smith (Republican), Spencer Wetmore (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 30, 2025): Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
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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 ADDING SECTION 50-23-37 SO AS TO REQUIRE OWNERS OF CERTAIN BOATS AND NONMOTORIZED FLOATING STRUCTURES ANCHORED IN THIS STATE TO MAINTAIN LIABILITY INSURANCE ON THEIR BOATS AND STRUCTURES, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shannon Erickson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 124 |
| Tom Hartnett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 110 |
| Mark Smith | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
| Spencer Wetmore | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 115 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
- Introduced and read first time