South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 4049: 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 4049 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), Brandon Guffey (Republican), Robert Williams (Democratic), Chris Wooten (Republican), Jay Kilmartin (Republican), Lucas Atkinson (Republican), Brian Lawson (Republican), Stephen Frank (Republican), Don Chapman (Republican), Jermaine Johnson (Democratic), Daniel Gibson (Republican), Richie Yow (Republican), Jeff Bradley (Republican), Wendell Jones (Democratic), Bill Taylor (Republican), Charlie Hartz (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 27, 2025): Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Taylor, Hartz.
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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 38-77-285 SO AS TO PROVIDE AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE APPRAISERS AND INSURERS MAY NOT REQUIRE INSUREDS TO USE CERTAIN FACILITIES TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AUTOMOBILE SAFETY GLASS, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe White | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Brandon Guffey | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
| Robert Williams | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
| Chris Wooten | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 69 |
| Jay Kilmartin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 85 |
| Lucas Atkinson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 57 |
| Brian Lawson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| Stephen Frank | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
| Don Chapman | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
| Jermaine Johnson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
| Daniel Gibson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
| Richie Yow | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Jeff Bradley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 123 |
| Wendell Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Bill Taylor | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 86 |
| Charlie Hartz | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 81 |
“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: Taylor, Hartz
- Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
- Introduced and read first time