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The Government Prosecutions Bill
South Carolina bill would let people sue government over prosecutions
Tort Claims Act
Good for everyday people ·
If passed, the bill would let South Carolinians sue the state when it starts or runs a court case that harms them.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
Citizens could finally hold the state accountable for wrongful lawsuits, but the state may face higher costs and taxpayers could see higher fees.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Bill amends South Carolina Code §15‑78‑60.
- It deletes the exception that shields the government from liability for instituting or prosecuting judicial or administrative proceedings.
- Current law lists many immunity exceptions for government actions.
- If enacted, people could sue the state for damages caused by wrongful prosecutions.
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