South Carolina 126th General Assembly Status: Introduced

H 5200 — A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 63-15-215 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THAT JOINT PHYSICAL CUSTODY IS PRESUMED TO BE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF A MINOR CHILD, WITH EXCEPTIONS; TO DEFINE "JOINT PHYSICAL CUSTODY"; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Last action — Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Guest

  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 February 18, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Child Custody

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Guest

  2. Referred to Committee on Judiciary (House Journal-page 47)

  3. Introduced and read first time (House Journal-page 47)

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 168 not signed on

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Not signed on (168)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 5200 do?
Child Custody
Who sponsors H 5200?
H 5200 is sponsored by Representative Thomas Duval "Val" Guest, Jr. and Representative David Martin.
What is the current status of H 5200?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 18, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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