SC Legislative Updates

South Carolina’s Historic Execution by Firing SquadSouth Carolina’s Historic Execution by Firing Squad

South Carolina’s Historic Execution by Firing Squad

News Summary On March 7, 2025, Brad Sigmon became the first inmate executed by firing squad in the U.S. in…

1 month ago
Historic Execution by Firing Squad in South CarolinaHistoric Execution by Firing Squad in South Carolina

Historic Execution by Firing Squad in South Carolina

News Summary On March 7, 2025, Columbia, South Carolina, witnessed a historic moment as Brad Keith Sigmon became the first…

2 months ago
South Carolina Senate Defeats Tort Reform Bill, Sparks ControversySouth Carolina Senate Defeats Tort Reform Bill, Sparks Controversy

South Carolina Senate Defeats Tort Reform Bill, Sparks Controversy

News Summary The South Carolina Senate has stirred controversy following the defeat of a significant tort reform bill proposed by…

2 months ago
South Carolina Senate Rejects Tort Reform Bill S.244South Carolina Senate Rejects Tort Reform Bill S.244

South Carolina Senate Rejects Tort Reform Bill S.244

News Summary On March 6, 2025, the South Carolina State Senate voted against the S.244 Tort Reform Bill, a significant…

2 months ago
Setback for Tort Reform in South Carolina SenateSetback for Tort Reform in South Carolina Senate

Setback for Tort Reform in South Carolina Senate

News Summary The South Carolina Senate voted against a critical lawsuit reform bill aimed at alleviating the soaring insurance costs…

2 months ago
South Carolina Hearing on Atlantic Coast Life Insurance DelayedSouth Carolina Hearing on Atlantic Coast Life Insurance Delayed

South Carolina Hearing on Atlantic Coast Life Insurance Delayed

News Summary A hearing to evaluate Atlantic Coast Life Insurance's ability to offer new policies has been postponed, raising concerns…

2 months ago
Columbia’s State Auditor Resignation Raises Financial ConcernsColumbia’s State Auditor Resignation Raises Financial Concerns

Columbia’s State Auditor Resignation Raises Financial Concerns

News Summary George Kennedy, South Carolina's State Auditor, resigned after a shocking $1.8 billion accounting error came to light. The…

2 months ago
South Carolina Lawmakers Address Liquor Liability Insurance CrisisSouth Carolina Lawmakers Address Liquor Liability Insurance Crisis

South Carolina Lawmakers Address Liquor Liability Insurance Crisis

News Summary South Carolina lawmakers are seeking to reform liquor liability laws due to soaring insurance rates that threaten local…

2 months ago
Proposed Changes to Liquor Liability Laws in South CarolinaProposed Changes to Liquor Liability Laws in South Carolina

Proposed Changes to Liquor Liability Laws in South Carolina

News Summary As liquor liability insurance costs soar, South Carolina lawmakers propose changes to the state's laws to support local…

2 months ago
South Carolina Lawmakers Address Rising Liquor Liability Insurance CostsSouth Carolina Lawmakers Address Rising Liquor Liability Insurance Costs

South Carolina Lawmakers Address Rising Liquor Liability Insurance Costs

News Summary South Carolina lawmakers are responding to the soaring costs of liquor liability insurance affecting bars and restaurants statewide.…

3 months ago