The bill H. 3505 aims to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Section 63-15-245, which provides for additional parenting time for a parent who has been denied court-ordered parenting time under specific circumstances. The bill stipulates that unless a party can demonstrate good cause otherwise, a court is required to grant additional parenting time to compensate for any denial that resulted from either an investigation by the Department of Social Services that did not find abuse or neglect against the parent, or from a material misrepresentation of fact made to the court regarding that parent.

The additional parenting time granted must match the type and duration of the originally denied parenting time and can include weekends, holidays, and summer periods. This legislation is designed to ensure that parents who have been unjustly denied their court-ordered time with their children can regain that time, thereby promoting the best interests of the child and maintaining parental relationships. The act will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
12/05/2024: 63-15-245
Latest Version: 63-15-245