South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 4800: Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 4800 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on December 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements. Primary sponsor: David Martin (Republican), Cody Mitchell (Republican), Tommy Pope (Republican), Mark Smith (Republican). 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 ADDING SECTION 20-1-110 SO AS TO GRANT THE FAMILY COURT SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION TO APPROVE CERTAIN PRENUPTIAL AND POSTNUPTIAL AGREEMENTS; TO CREATE A REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION THAT SUCH COURT-APPROVED AGREEMENTS ARE VALID AND ENFORCEABLE; TO ESTABLISH A PROCESS FOR CHALLENGING THE ENFORCEABILITY OF SUCH AGREEMENTS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Martin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 26 |
| Cody Mitchell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 65 |
| Tommy Pope | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Mark Smith | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
“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