South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
S 892: Civil Appeal Bonds
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 892 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina Senate on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Civil Appeal Bonds. Primary sponsor: Russell Ott (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 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 SECTION 6-29-1230 SO AS TO PERMIT THE COURT TO AWARD ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS INCURRED BY AN APPLICANT AND/OR PROPERTY OWNER TO DEFEND AN APPELLATE PROCEEDING WHERE THE COURT DISMISSES THE APPEAL OR THE DECISION IS NOT REVERSED; SO AS TO ESTABLISH AN APPLICANT AND/OR PROPERTY OWNER IS NOT ENTITLED TO RECOVER IN AN APPEAL WHERE THE DECISION WAS GRANTED FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION; SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE AMOUNT AWARDED SHALL NOT EXCEED REASONABLE ATTORNEY'S FEES THAT THE APPLICANT AND/OR THE PROPERTY OWNER INCUR; AND SO AS TO INCLUDE THE FACTORS TO CONSIDER IN DETERMINING A REASONABLE RATE FOR ATTORNEY'S FEES.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Ott | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
“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