Enacting meaningful lawsuit reform to bring stability and predictability to businesses and their customers remains one of our highest legislative priorities for 2025. The Senate has passed this critical tort reform legislation, and now it’s imperative that the House acts swiftly to pass it before the end of the session. Without significant reform this year, some businesses could be forced to close, while others will be left struggling to control costs and make cuts instead of focusing on growth.
At its core, the tort reform is a comprehensive tort reform package designed to repair South Carolina's flawed civil justice system and address the insurance issues that have been holding the Palmetto State back. The bill will enhance the state's economic competitiveness by ensuring individuals and businesses are held accountable only for the damages they directly cause, rather than being unfairly liable for the actions of others.
Now, we need to ensure the House acts quickly to pass tort reform before the clock, so that we can finally provide businesses the relief they so urgently need. Take a moment to contact your representative and let them know you support tort reform in —together, we can ensure comprehensive support for all businesses.