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Bill Number
4817
Session
2025 - 2026
Chamber
House
Sponsor
Rep. Gary S. Brewer Jr.
Category
Municipal government and operations
Committee
House Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
Status
Favorable report
Staff Summary

Summary of the bill as introduced: Makes changes to the SC Department of Insurance by creating a Fraud Division separate from the Attorney General's office.

House Subcommittee Action

03.04.2026 The House Labor, Commerce and Industry Banking and Insurance subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment clarifies the creation of a fraud unit; adds a criminal penalty; creates a zero-dollar deductible option; and creates an SC Department of Insurance discount benchmark. 
03.03.2026 The House Labor, Commerce and Industry Banking and Insurance subcommittee carried this bill over.
01.21.2026 The House Labor, Commerce and Industry Banking and Insurance subcommittee carried this bill over.
01.14.2026 The House Labor, Commerce and Industry Banking and Insurance subcommittee carried this bill over.

House Committee Action

03.05.2026 The House Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee gave this bill a favorable report.