South Carolina Senate bill in Session 126.
Status: introduced. Latest action: April 16, 2025.
A BILL TO 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.
Enhancement of penalties on assault crimes
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-11 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2025-01-14 | Status | introduced |
| 2025-04-16 | Latest Action | Committee report: Favorable with amendment Judiciary ( Senate Journal-page 16 ) |