The bill H. 4142 aims to amend Section 15-78-120 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, which pertains to limitations on liability under the Tort Claims Act. The proposed changes include increasing the maximum recoverable amounts for claims arising from a single occurrence. Specifically, the bill raises the limit from three hundred thousand dollars to one million dollars for individual claims, and from six hundred thousand dollars to two million dollars for total claims arising from a single occurrence. Additionally, the limits for claims against governmental entities related to the torts of licensed physicians or dentists are increased from one million dollars to two million dollars for individual claims, and from two million dollars to two million five hundred thousand dollars for total claims.

The bill also clarifies that the provisions regarding the liability of licensed physicians or dentists do not limit their liability for actions involving services for which they were compensated or expected to be compensated from sources other than their governmental entity salary. Furthermore, the bill ensures that any amendments or repeals made by this act do not affect pending actions or rights, maintaining the enforceability of existing laws for ongoing legal matters. The act will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

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