South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 5246: Probate
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 5246 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on February 24, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Probate. Primary sponsor: Dennis Moss (Republican), Tommy Pope (Republican), Jay Jordan (Republican), David Martin (Republican), Cody Mitchell (Republican), Weston Newton (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 24, 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 62-3-108, RELATING TO INFORMAL AND FORMAL PROBATE AND APPOINTMENT PROCEEDINGS, SO AS TO INCREASE THE TIME WHICH SUCH PROCEEDINGS MAY BE COMMENCED AFTER A DECEDENT'S DEATH FROM TEN YEARS TO TWENTY YEARS.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Moss | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Tommy Pope | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Jay Jordan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| David Martin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 26 |
| Cody Mitchell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 65 |
| Weston Newton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 120 |
“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