The bill H. 4142 aims to amend the South Carolina Tort Claims Act by increasing the limits on liability for damages in claims against governmental entities. Specifically, it proposes to raise the maximum recoverable amount for damages arising from a single occurrence from three hundred thousand dollars to one million dollars, and the total recoverable amount from six hundred thousand dollars to two million dollars. Additionally, the bill increases the limits for claims involving licensed physicians or dentists employed by governmental entities, raising the cap from one million dollars to two million dollars for individual claims and from two million dollars to five hundred thousand dollars for total claims arising from a single occurrence.

The bill also clarifies that the amendments do not affect any pending actions, rights, duties, or liabilities that were established under the previous law, ensuring that all repealed or amended laws remain in effect for the purpose of sustaining existing rights and actions. This legislation will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
03/05/2025: 15-78-120
Latest Version: 15-78-120