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H 5366

Orders of Protection

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Bustos and 5 co-sponsors

South Carolina bill modifies orders of protection procedures; specific impacts pending committee review and detailed analysis of legislative text.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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Bill Summary · H 5366

Legislative bill overview

H 5366 proposes modifications to South Carolina's orders of protection (restraining orders) system. The bill was recently introduced and referred to the Judiciary Committee but has not yet been publicly detailed in available summaries, making specific provisions unclear at this stage.

Why is this important

Orders of protection are critical legal tools for victims of domestic violence, stalking, and harassment. Changes to these procedures directly affect how quickly vulnerable individuals can access court protection and how effectively law enforcement can enforce protective measures.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of changes unclear – Without detailed bill language available, it's uncertain whether changes expand or restrict access to protective orders, which would create very different stakeholder reactions
  • Implementation costs – Modifications to court procedures or law enforcement protocols may require training and resource allocation that counties must absorb
  • Balance between victim safety and due process – Any reforms likely involve tradeoffs between rapid protection for complainants and procedural rights for respondents

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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