South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 4640: Orders of Protection
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 4640 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on December 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Orders of Protection. Primary sponsor: Tommy Pope (Republican), Melissa Oremus (Republican), Bill Clyburn (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
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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 SECTION 20-4-20, RELATING TO DOMESTIC ABUSE PROTECTION DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO ADD A DEFINITION FOR "VICTIM ADVOCATE"; BY AMENDING SECTION 20-4-40, RELATING TO PETITIONS FOR AN ORDER OF PROTECTION, SO AS TO ALLOW A VICTIM ADVOCATE TO FILE A PETITION FOR AN ORDER OF PROTECTION OR A MOTION FOR FURTHER RELIEF ON BEHALF OF A HOUSEHOLD MEMBER; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 20-4-50, RELATING TO HEARINGS ON A PETITION FOR AN ORDER OF PROTECTION, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Pope | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Melissa Oremus | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
| Bill Clyburn | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 82 |
“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 Judiciary
- Introduced and read first time
- Referred to Committee on Judiciary
- Prefiled