South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 5446: Child Financial Assistance Act
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 5446 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on March 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Child Financial Assistance Act. Primary sponsor: Justin Bamberg (Democratic), Neal Collins (Republican), Gil Gatch (Republican), Jermaine Johnson (Democratic), Courtney Waters (Democratic), Brandon Guffey (Republican), Chris Hart (Democratic), Jay Jordan (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 26, 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 ENACTING THE "CHILD FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 25 TO CHAPTER 17, TITLE 63 SO AS TO CREATE A CIVIL PROCESS TO PETITION THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR AN ORDER REQUIRING A PERSON WHO CAUSES THE DEATH OF THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN OF A MINOR CHILD TO PAY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR SUPPORT OF THE CHILD, WITH EXCEPTIONS, TO REQUIRE AN EVIDENTIARY HEARING AND THE CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN FACTORS AS PART OF DETERMINING APPROPRIATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 17-25-322, RELATING TO RESTITUTION FOR CRIME VICTIMS, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Bamberg | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 90 |
| Neal Collins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Gil Gatch | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 94 |
| Jermaine Johnson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
| Courtney Waters | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 113 |
| Brandon Guffey | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
| Chris Hart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 73 |
| Jay Jordan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
“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