H3480: Community Violence Intervention and Prevention Act

Legislative Summary

Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "community Violence Intervention And Prevention Act", By Adding Article 2, To Chapter 1, Title 44 So As To Create The Community Violence Intervention And Prevention Division Of The South Carolina Department Of Health And Environmental Control, To Create An Advisory Board For The Division, To Provide For The Division's Responsibilities, Including Operation Of A Community Violence Intervention And Prevention Grant Program To Fund Community-based Initiatives, To Require The Division To Hold Public Hearings And File An Annual Report, To Create The Community Violence Intervention And Prevention Fund, And For Other Purposes.