South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
S 540: Definition of child abuse
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 540 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina Senate on April 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Definition of child abuse. Primary sponsor: Richard Cash (Republican), Josh Kimbrell (Republican), Carlisle Kennedy (Republican), Matt Leber (Republican), Mike Reichenbach (Republican), Jeff Zell (Republican), J.D. Chaplin (Republican), Tom Fernandez (Republican), Stephen Goldfinch (Republican), Allen Blackmon (Republican), Brian Adams (Republican), Tom Corbin (Republican), Danny Verdin (Republican), Mike Gambrell (Republican), Billy Garrett (Republican), Larry Grooms (Republican), Rex Rice (Republican), Chip Campsen (Republican), Everett Stubbs (Republican), Wes Climer (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 3, 2025): Referred to Committee on Family and Veterans' Services.
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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 63-7-20, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO CLARIFY THAT RAISING A CHILD CONSISTENT WITH THE CHILD'S SEX DOES NOT CONSTITUTE CHILD ABUSE, NEGLECT, OR HARM.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 20
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Cash | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Josh Kimbrell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Carlisle Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Matt Leber | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 41 |
| Mike Reichenbach | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Jeff Zell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 36 |
| J.D. Chaplin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Tom Fernandez | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 39 |
| Stephen Goldfinch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 34 |
| Allen Blackmon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Brian Adams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 44 |
| Tom Corbin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Danny Verdin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
| Mike Gambrell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Billy Garrett | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Larry Grooms | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 37 |
| Rex Rice | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Chip Campsen | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 43 |
| Everett Stubbs | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Wes Climer | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 15 |
“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 Family and Veterans' Services
- Introduced and read first time