South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee

S 930 — Calculating Medical Expenses for Damage Awards

Last action — Scrivener's error corrected

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 17, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 24% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 13 sponsors

    13 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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Summary

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.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

6 added · 6 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to Bill S 930 made a minor wording change by replacing "HEALTH CARE" with "HEALTHCARE." While this might seem insignificant, it standardizes the language used throughout the legislation. Clear and consistent terminology helps ensure that all parties understand the bill's requirements, which is important for effective implementation and compliance.

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18, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 930Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
17, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 930Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
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;
BY ADDING SECTION 15-32-720 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE PLAINTIFF HAS THE BURDEN TO PROVE AMOUNT OF HIS DAMAGES ARISING FROM HEALTH CARE TREATMENT OR SERVICES;
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Action History

  1. Scrivener's error corrected

  2. Referred to Committee on Judiciary

  3. Introduced and read first time

Sponsors

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13 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 157 not signed on

Sponsors (13)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (157)

157 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 930 do?
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.
Who sponsors S 930?
S 930 is sponsored by Senator A. Shane Massey, Senator Tom Davis, Senator Allen Blackmon, Senator Ross Turner, Senator Wes Climer, Senator Jeff Zell, Senator Daniel B. "Danny" Verdin III, Senator Michael W. Gambrell, Senator Ronnie W. Cromer, Senator Sean M. Bennett, Senator Lawrence K. "Larry" Grooms, Senator Kent M. Williams, and Senator Russell L. Ott.
What is the current status of S 930?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 17, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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