South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 5741: Ban litigation retention agreements
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 5741 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on June 25, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Ban litigation retention agreements. Primary sponsor: Alan Morgan (Republican), Sarita Edgerton (Republican), Jay Kilmartin (Republican), Thomas Beach (Republican), Josiah Magnuson (Republican), Jackie Terribile (Republican), April Cromer (Republican), Rob Harris (Republican), Lee Gilreath (Republican), Chris Huff (Republican), Stephen Frank (Republican), Jordan Pace (Republican). Most recent recorded action (June 25, 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 ARTICLE 29 TO TITLE 1, CHAPTER 1 SO AS TO PROHIBIT A LAW FIRM THAT EMPLOYS A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, OR AN IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER OF A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, FROM ENTERING INTO A LITIGATION RETENTION AGREEMENT WITH A PUBLIC ENTITY IN THIS STATE.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Morgan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Sarita Edgerton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| Jay Kilmartin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 85 |
| Thomas Beach | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Josiah Magnuson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Jackie Terribile | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
| April Cromer | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Rob Harris | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Lee Gilreath | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 7 |
| Chris Huff | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Stephen Frank | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
| Jordan Pace | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 117 |
“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