2025-2026 Regular SessionSouth Carolina Legislature

S0099: Enhancement of penalties on assault crimes

Legislative Summary

Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Article 22 To Chapter 3, Title 16 So As To Provide Additional Penalties For Persons Who Commit Certain Delineated Crimes When The Victim Was Intentionally Selected Based On Certain Factors, And To Provide That Victims Of A Violation Of The Article May Bring A Civil Action For Damages Sustained.

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Bill History

12/11/2024
Prefiled
Senate
12/11/2024
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Senate
1/14/2025
Introduced and read first time
Senate
1/14/2025
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Senate
4/16/2025
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Judiciary
Senate

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(12/11/2024)
Chamber
Senate

Sponsors

Democrat: 2

Co-Sponsors (1)

Documents

Comm Sub
Bill Text4/16/202517.6 KB
Introduced
Bill Text12/11/202432.2 KB
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note3/19/2025163.9 KB