South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 5636: Contribution Among Tortfeasors, asbestos
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 5636 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on April 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Contribution Among Tortfeasors, asbestos. Primary sponsor: Stephen Frank (Republican), Josiah Magnuson (Republican), Jordan Pace (Republican), Lee Gilreath (Republican), April Cromer (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 30, 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 15-38-15, RELATING TO LIABILITY OF TORTFEASORS, SO AS TO REMOVE THE PROVISION THAT EXCLUDED CAUSES OF ACTION INVOLVING ASBESTOS FROM THE LIST OF NONDEFENDANT TORTFEASORS WHO SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO VERDICT FORMS.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Frank | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
| Josiah Magnuson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Jordan Pace | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 117 |
| Lee Gilreath | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 7 |
| April Cromer | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
“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