Homeowner Contract Transparency and Fair Dispute Resolution Act
Summary
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "HOMEOWNER CONTRACT TRANSPARENCY AND FAIR DISPUTE RESOLUTION ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 3 TO CHAPTER 50, TITLE 27 SO AS TO REQUIRE SELLERS IN RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN ADVANCE DISCLOSURE OF HOME PURCHASE DOCUMENTS TO BUYERS BEFORE CLOSING, INCLUDING DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROVISIONS AND LEGAL WAIVERS, TO PROVIDE REMEDIES FOR NONCOMPLIANCE, AND TO IMPOSE AN AFFIRMATIVE DUTY ON ATTORNEYS WHO CONDUCT CLOSINGS.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Apr 2026
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Governor
Introduced Apr 14, 2026
Last action Apr 14, 2026
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Apr 14, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
lower
Apr 14, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and read first time
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
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Tommy Pope
RRepublican
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