South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee

S 180 — Intimate Partner Violence

Last action — Recommitted to Committee on Judiciary

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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 January 14, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

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Stalled 14% · moderate confidence

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Odds of enactment

Low

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  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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In plain language

The bill expands the definition of domestic abuse to include dating partners.

This bill amends South Carolina law to recognize individuals in dating relationships as 'household members' for the purposes of domestic abuse. It also allows adults to petition for protection on behalf of minors in their household.

What this means for you
  • Families: This bill provides additional protections for families involved in dating relationships, enhancing their rights regarding domestic abuse.

Summary

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 20-4-20, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS PERTAINING TO DOMESTIC ABUSE, SO AS TO INCLUDE PERSONS WHO ARE OR WERE DATING TO THE LIST OF PERSONS DEFINED AS "HOUSEHOLD MEMBER"; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 20-4-40, RELATING TO PETITIONS FOR AN ORDER OF PROTECTION, SO AS TO INCLUDE A PARENT, GUARDIAN, LEGAL COUNSEL, OR OTHER APPROPRIATE ADULT AS A PERSON WHO CAN PETITION ON BEHALF MINORS IN THE PERSON'S HOUSEHOLD.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

7 added · 28 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to Bill S 180 broadens the definition of "household member" to include individuals who are or were dating. Additionally, it allows parents, guardians, legal representatives, or other appropriate adults to file protection orders on behalf of minors in their household. This change matters because it enhances protections for individuals in dating relationships and ensures that vulnerable minors have access to necessary legal protections through trusted adults.

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05, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 180Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
14, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 180Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.) Indicates Matter Stricken Indicates New Matter   Committee Report February 5, 2025   S.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.)                 A bill   TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 20-4-20, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS PERTAINING TO DOMESTIC ABUSE, SO AS TO INCLUDE PERSONS WHO ARE OR WERE DATING TO THE LIST OF PERSONS DEFINED AS "HOUSEHOLD MEMBER";
180   Introduced by Senator Hutto   S.
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Read the first time January 14, 2025   ________   The committee on Senate Judiciary To whom was referred a Bill (S.
180) to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by amending Section 20-4-20, relating to definitions pertaining to domestic abuse, so as to include persons who are or were, etc., respectfully Report:
That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass:
  LUKE RANKIN for Committee.
  _______                 A bill   TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 20-4-20, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS PERTAINING TO DOMESTIC ABUSE, SO AS TO INCLUDE PERSONS WHO ARE OR WERE DATING TO THE LIST OF PERSONS DEFINED AS "HOUSEHOLD MEMBER";
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Action History

  1. Recommitted to Committee on Judiciary

  2. Committee report: Favorable Judiciary

  3. Referred to Subcommittee: Adams (ch), Reichenbach, Devine, Kennedy, Stubbs

  4. Referred to Committee on Judiciary

  5. Introduced and read first time

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

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (169)

169 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 180 do?
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 20-4-20, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS PERTAINING TO DOMESTIC ABUSE, SO AS TO INCLUDE PERSONS WHO ARE OR WERE DATING TO THE LIST OF PERSONS DEFINED AS "HOUSEHOLD MEMBER"; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 20-4-40, RELATING TO PETITIONS FOR AN ORDER OF PROTECTION, SO AS TO INCLUDE A PARENT, GUARDIAN, LEGAL COUNSEL, OR OTHER APPROPRIATE ADULT AS A PERSON WHO CAN PETITION ON BEHALF MINORS IN THE PERSON'S HOUSEHOLD.
Who sponsors S 180?
S 180 is sponsored by Senator Brad Hutto.
What is the current status of S 180?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 14, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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