South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee

H 3074 — Alimony

Last action — Referred to Committee on Judiciary

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This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced December 05, 2024. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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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 LIMIT THE AWARD OF PERIODIC ALIMONY TO MARRIAGES OF A CERTAIN DURATION.

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Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill H 3074 introduces a significant change regarding alimony by stipulating that periodic alimony will only be available for marriages lasting at least fifteen years. This means that spouses in shorter marriages may not receive ongoing financial support post-divorce. It matters because it sets a clear threshold for alimony eligibility, which could encourage couples to consider the financial implications of divorce based on the duration of their marriage.

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06, 2024) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 3074Indicates 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 LIMIT THE AWARD OF PERIODIC ALIMONY TO MARRIAGES OF A CERTAIN DURATION.
  Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
  SECTION 1.  Section 20-3-130(B)(1) of the S.C.
Code is amended to read:
      (1) Periodic alimony to be paid but terminating on the remarriage or continued cohabitation of the supported spouse or upon the death of either spouse (except as secured in subsection (D)) and terminable and modifiable based upon changed circumstances occurring in the future;
provided, however, periodic alimony is only available for a marriage lasting at least fifteen years.
The purpose of this form of support may include, but is not limited to, circumstances where the court finds it appropriate to order the payment of alimony on an ongoing basis where it is desirable to make a current determination and requirement for the ongoing support of a spouse to be reviewed and revised as circumstances may dictate in the future.
  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

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Sponsors (3)

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Not signed on (167)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 3074 do?
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 20-3-130, RELATING TO ALIMONY, SO AS TO LIMIT THE AWARD OF PERIODIC ALIMONY TO MARRIAGES OF A CERTAIN DURATION.
Who sponsors H 3074?
H 3074 is sponsored by Representative Gil Gatch, Representative Chris Wooten, and Representative Cally R. "Cal" Forrest, Jr..
What is the current status of H 3074?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced December 05, 2024. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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