The bill H. 3953 aims to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Section 15-75-30, which establishes the right for both unemancipated minors and their parents or legal guardians to file claims for damages due to intentional or tortious violations of their rights to companionship, aid, society, and services. Specifically, it allows an unemancipated minor to seek damages for violations affecting their relationship with a parent, while also permitting a parent or guardian to pursue damages for violations affecting their relationship with the minor. Importantly, the bill stipulates that any damages awarded cannot include amounts previously recovered by the injured party.

This legislation is designed to enhance the legal recourse available to families in South Carolina by recognizing the emotional and social impacts of such violations. The bill will take effect upon approval by the Governor, thereby providing a framework for addressing these claims within the state's legal system.

Statutes affected:
02/11/2025: 15-75-30
Latest Version: 15-75-30