South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee

H 3605 — Alimony

Last action — Referred to Committee on Judiciary

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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 is in committee in the House. Introduced December 12, 2024. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

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Stalled 14% · moderate confidence

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  • 1 sponsor

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Summary

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 20-3-130, RELATING TO ALIMONY, SO AS TO DEFINE "EARNING POTENTIAL."

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What changed in the latest version

17 added · 2 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to Bill H 3605 modifies the way "earning potential" is defined in alimony cases in South Carolina. It states that for a salaried spouse, earning potential is simply their salary, while for a self-employed spouse, it's calculated as twice the minimum wage. This change is significant because it clarifies how financial support will be determined during divorce proceedings, potentially affecting the amount of alimony awarded. This could lead to fairer outcomes for both spouses based on their earning capabilities.

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12, 2024) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 3605Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.)                 A bill   TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 20-3-130, RELATING TO ALIMONY, SO AS TO DEFINE "EARNING POTENTIAL."   Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
  SECTION 1.  Section 20-3-130(C)(4) of the S.C.
Code is amended to read:
      (4) the employment history and earning potential of each spouse.
For purposes of this item, the earning potential for a salaried spouse is the salary of the spouse, and the earning potential for a self-employed spouse is twice the minimum wage;
  SECTION 2.  This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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Action History

  1. Referred to Committee on Judiciary

  2. Introduced and read first time

  3. Referred to Committee on Judiciary

  4. Prefiled

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 169 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (169)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 3605 do?
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 20-3-130, RELATING TO ALIMONY, SO AS TO DEFINE "EARNING POTENTIAL."
Who sponsors H 3605?
H 3605 is sponsored by Representative Gil Gatch.
What is the current status of H 3605?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced December 12, 2024. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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