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Introduced
01/12/2021
01/12/2021
In Committee
01/12/2021
01/12/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/12/2022
05/12/2022
Introduced Session
124th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend The Code Of Laws Of South Carolina, 1976, By Adding Article 22 To Chapter 3, Title 16 So As To Entitle The Article "penalty Enhancements For Hate Crimes", To Provide Additional Penalties For Persons Who Commit Certain Delineated Crimes When The Victim Was Intentionally Selected Based On Certain Factors, And To Provide Victims Of A Violation Of The Article May Bring A Civil Action For Damages Sustained.
AI Summary
This bill amends the South Carolina Code of Laws to add a new article titled "Penalty Enhancements for Hate Crimes." The bill provides additional penalties for individuals who commit certain crimes, such as violent crimes, harassment, stalking, or malicious injury, when the victim was intentionally selected based on factors like race, color, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. The penalties include increased fines and longer maximum sentences. The bill also allows victims to bring a civil action for damages, injunction, or other relief, including actual and punitive damages, as well as attorney's fees and costs.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Judiciary (on 01/12/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3420&session=124&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess124_2021-2022/prever/3420_20201209.htm |
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