South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 4039: Automobile Insurance
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 4039 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on February 19, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Automobile Insurance. Primary sponsor: Joe White (Republican), Leon Howard (Democratic), Brandon Guffey (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 19, 2025): Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
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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 38-77-5 SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL NEW OR RENEWED AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE POLICIES IN THIS STATE TO INCLUDE A PROVISION REFERENCING THIS ARTICLE; BY ADDING SECTION 38-77-15 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A TIME LIMIT FOR PURSUING A RESOLUTION; AND BY ADDING SECTION 38-77-780 SO AS TO REQUIRE INSURERS TO PAY THE INSURED'S REASONABLE OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSES IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe White | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Leon Howard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
| Brandon Guffey | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
“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 Labor, Commerce and Industry
- Introduced and read first time