2025-2026 Regular SessionSouth Carolina Legislature

S0427: Mistreating Horses Prohibited

Legislative Summary

Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Article 11 Of Chapter 3, Title 47, Relating To Taunting, Tormenting, Injuring, Or Killing Police Dogs Or Horses, So As To Expand The Conduct That Results In A Violation, Increase The Penalties, Require Restitution To The Law Enforcement Department Or Agency, And Make Technical Changes.

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Bill History

3/5/2025
Introduced and read first time
Senate
3/5/2025
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Senate
4/16/2025
Committee report: Favorable Judiciary
Senate

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(3/5/2025)
Chamber
Senate

Sponsors

Republican: 1

Primary Sponsor

Brian Adams
Brian Adams
Republican

Documents

Comm Sub
Bill Text4/16/202516.3 KB
Introduced
Bill Text3/5/202511.0 KB
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note3/20/2025187.3 KB