South Carolina 126th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

H 5741 — 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.

Last action — Referred to Committee on Judiciary

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced June 25, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill prohibits certain law firms from contracting with public entities in South Carolina.

This bill makes it illegal for law firms employing a General Assembly member or their family to enter into litigation retention agreements with public entities. It aims to prevent potential conflicts of interest.

Summary

Ban litigation retention agreements

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred to Committee on Judiciary

  2. Introduced and read first time

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 11 co-sponsors · 158 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (11)

Not signed on (158)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 5741 do?
Ban litigation retention agreements
Who sponsors H 5741?
H 5741 is sponsored by Representative Jordan S. Pace, Stephen D. Frank (Republican), Representative William C. "Chris" Huff, Representative Thomas Lee Gilreath, Representative Robert J. "Rob" Harris, Representative April Cromer, Representative Jackie R. Terribile, Representative Josiah Magnuson, Representative Thomas Beach, Representative John Gregory "Jay" Kilmartin, Representative Sarita L. Edgerton, and Representative T. Alan Morgan, Jr..
What is the current status of H 5741?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced June 25, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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