South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 5200: Child Custody
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 5200 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on February 18, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Child Custody. Primary sponsor: David Martin (Republican), Val Guest (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 19, 2026): Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Guest.
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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 63-15-215 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THAT JOINT PHYSICAL CUSTODY IS PRESUMED TO BE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF A MINOR CHILD, WITH EXCEPTIONS; TO DEFINE "JOINT PHYSICAL CUSTODY"; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Martin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 26 |
| Val Guest | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 106 |
“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: Guest
- Referred to Committee on Judiciary
- Introduced and read first time