South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
S 930: Calculating Medical Expenses for Damage Awards
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 930 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina Senate on February 17, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Calculating Medical Expenses for Damage Awards. Primary sponsor: Shane Massey (Republican), Tom Davis (Republican), Allen Blackmon (Republican), Ross Turner (Republican), Wes Climer (Republican), Jeff Zell (Republican), Danny Verdin (Republican), Mike Gambrell (Republican), Ronnie Cromer (Republican), Sean Bennett (Republican), Larry Grooms (Republican), Kent Williams (Democratic), Russell Ott (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Scrivener's error corrected.
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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 15-32-710 SO AS TO DEFINE TERMS RELATED TO CALCULATING MEDICAL EXPENSES FOR DAMAGE AWARDS; BY ADDING SECTION 15-32-720 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PLAINTIFF HAS THE BURDEN TO PROVE AMOUNT OF HIS DAMAGES ARISING FROM HEALTHCARE TREATMENT OR SERVICES; TO PROVIDE FOR THE EVIDENCE ALLOWED TO PROVE THE AMOUNT OF DAMAGES; TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN REQUIRED DISCLOSURES BY THE PLAINTIFF, AND TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS THE INTENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY THAT THIS SECTION ABROGATES THE COMMON LAW COLLATERAL SOURCE RULE TO THE EXTENT NECESSARY TO INTRODUCE THE EVIDENCE DESCRIBED IN THIS ACT.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 11
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Massey | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Tom Davis | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 46 |
| Allen Blackmon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Ross Turner | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Wes Climer | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 15 |
| Jeff Zell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 36 |
| Danny Verdin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
| Mike Gambrell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Ronnie Cromer | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Sean Bennett | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 38 |
| Larry Grooms | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 37 |
| Kent Williams | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| 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
- Scrivener's error corrected
- Referred to Committee on Judiciary
- Introduced and read first time