The bill S. 690 aims to amend Section 12-56-20 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, specifically regarding the definition of "delinquent debt" under the Debt Setoff Collection Act. The amendment expands the definition to include certain costs collected by the Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services. This means that any fines, penalties, costs, fees, assessments, surcharges, service charges, restitution, or other amounts imposed by a court, or ordered to be collected by the Parole Board, will now be classified as "delinquent debt."

Additionally, the bill clarifies that "delinquent debt" encompasses sums due to claimant agencies, including collection costs and court costs, regardless of whether there is an outstanding judgment. However, it maintains the exclusion of sums owed to county hospitals if the debtor is current on a written payment agreement with the hospital. The bill is set to take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
12/10/2025: 12-56-20
Latest Version: 12-56-20