summary
Introduced
02/21/2017
02/21/2017
In Committee
04/19/2017
04/19/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/10/2018
05/10/2018
Introduced Session
122nd General Assembly
Bill Summary
Make Technical Changes, To Provide That This Provision Regulates Both Persons Who Possess And Do Not Possess A Concealable Weapons Permit; To Delete Sections 23-31-225 And 23-31-230 Relating To The Unlawful Carrying Of A Concealed Weapon Into A Residence And The Carrying Of A Weapon Between An Automobile And An Accommodation; To Amend Section 23-31-235 Relating To The Posting Of Signs Prohibiting "concealed Weapons" And Replace With Conforming Language Of "weapons"; And By Amending Section 10-11-320 Related To The Trespasses And Offenses Of Public Buildings On Capitol Grounds, To Delete The Term "concealable Weapons' Permit" And Replace With The Term "firearm";
AI Summary
This bill, the South Carolina Constitutional Carry Act of 2017, makes several changes to the state's laws regarding the carrying of handguns. The key provisions are:
1. It makes it lawful for anyone to carry a handgun, concealed or not, except in certain prohibited locations such as schools, hospitals, and places of worship. Previously, there were various exceptions and restrictions on who could carry a handgun.
2. It removes the requirement for a concealed weapon permit to carry a handgun, except in certain prohibited locations. Certain individuals, such as law enforcement officers, are still exempt from the prohibitions.
3. It makes technical changes to related sections of the law, such as revising references to "concealed weapons" and "concealable weapons permits" to align with the new provisions.
The overall effect of the bill is to expand the ability of individuals to carry handguns in South Carolina without requiring a permit, while still maintaining some restrictions on where firearms can be carried.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Senate Judiciary Committee (11:00 2/6/2018 Gressette Room 105) (on 02/06/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0449&session=122&summary=B |
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0449&session=122&summary=B |
| BillText | http://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess122_2017-2018/prever/449_20170221.htm |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess122_2017-2018/prever/449_20170221.htm |
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