SC Leaders Mark New Law on Tort Reform, Liquor Liability, but Promise More to Come

Upstate business owners react to tort reform, liquor liability law

Smith said businesses that serve alcohol must maintain a minimum $1 million liability insurance policy, but there are now reductions that they can qualify for.

SC leaders mark new law on tort reform, liquor liability, but promise more to come

Gov. Henry McMaster signed a law that will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2026 that reforms South Carolina's liquor liability and tort laws.

New South Carolina Liquor Liability Law Offers Relief to Bars, Restaurants

Gov. McMaster signs tort reform, liquor liability bill into law; how businesses are reacting

SC governor celebrates new law aimed at reducing insurance costs for restaurants, businesses

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, ceremoniously signed a law that aims to put the brakes on rising insurance costs faced by businesses. (Photo by Jessica Holdman/SC Daily Gazette)COLUMBIA — South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster celebrated a law Wednesday that aims to put the brakes on rising insurance costs faced by businesses, especially bars and restaurants, in the Palmetto State. The new law, which the governor actua…

What does the new tort reform, liquor liability law mean for Upstate businesses?

SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. - Governor Henry McMaster signed the Tort Reform and Liquor Liability bill into law. The goal of the new law is to provide much needed relief to bars and restaurants facing high alcohol liability insurance rates. South Carolina lawmakers reach compromise on liquor liability reform McMaster and members of the state's General Assembly met Wednesday for a ceremonial bill signing. In recent months, a law mandating a $1…

Gov. McMaster to sign tort reform and liquor liability bill

On Wednesday, Governor McMaster is set to hold a ceremonial bill signing for theTort Reform and Liquor Liability bill.Watch the ceremonial signing live in the