South Carolina 126th General Assembly Status: Introduced

H 5063 — A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 38-75-70 SO AS TO REQUIRE PERIODIC FULL STRUCTURAL INSPECTIONS OF CERTAIN COASTAL MULTI-STORY BUILDINGS BY CERTIFIED STRUCTURAL EXPERTS AS A CONDITION OF PROPERTY INSURANCE RENEWAL, TO PROVIDE INSURERS MAY CONSIDER THE FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS OF STRUCTURAL INSPECTION REPORTS WHEN DETERMINING WHETHER TO RENEW, NONRENEW, OR CONDITIONALLY RENEW A POLICY, AND TO PROVIDE A POLICY RENEWED FOLLOWING A QUALIFYING INSPECTION MUST PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE UP TO POLICY LIMITS AND COVERAGE FOR REASONABLE ALTERNATIVE LIVING EXPENSES WHEN EVACUATION IS NECESSARY DUE TO STRUCTURAL DEFICIENCIES.

Last action — Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry (House Journal-page 15)

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Property insurance and structural inspections

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Action History

  1. Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry (House Journal-page 15)

  2. Introduced and read first time (House Journal-page 15)

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 165 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (165)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 5063 do?
Property insurance and structural inspections
Who sponsors H 5063?
H 5063 is sponsored by Representative Joseph M. "Joe" Bustos, Representative Wendell G. Gilliard, Representative James E. Teeple, Representative Thomas F. "Tom" Hartnett, Jr., and Representative Kathy Landing.
What is the current status of H 5063?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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