The bill H. 4656 aims to amend Section 62-2-1080 of the South Carolina Code of Laws to expedite the process for custodians to comply with requests for digital assets and accounts when the fiduciary is a parent or legal guardian of a deceased minor. Currently, custodians are required to comply with such requests within sixty days, but if the fiduciary is a parent or legal guardian of a deceased minor, the bill mandates that the court treat the application for compliance as expedited, with a goal to resolve it within thirty days.

This legislative change is intended to streamline access to digital assets for families dealing with the loss of a minor, ensuring that parents or guardians can more quickly manage the digital affairs of their deceased child. The bill will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
12/17/2025: 62-2-1080
Latest Version: 62-2-1080