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Introduced
03/02/2021
03/02/2021
In Committee
03/02/2021
03/02/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/12/2022
05/12/2022
Introduced Session
124th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend Section 24-13-150, Code Of Laws Of South Carolina, 1976, Relating To The Early Release Of An Inmate, So As To Reduce The Percentage Of Time An Inmate Who Has Committed A "no Parole Offense" Must Serve Before He May Become Eligible For Early Release, Discharge, Or Community Supervision From Eighty-five Percent To Sixty-five Percent For Certain Drug Offenses, And To Provide This Reduction Applies To Inmates Currently Incarcerated Under Certain Circumstances.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 24-13-150 of the South Carolina Code of Laws to reduce the percentage of time an inmate who has committed a "no parole offense" must serve before becoming eligible for early release, discharge, or community supervision from 85% to 65% for certain drug offenses. The bill also provides that this reduction applies retroactively to inmates currently incarcerated, subject to any more specific requirements or restrictions. Important terms include "no parole offense," which refers to certain serious crimes for which parole is not allowed, and "inmate records office," which is responsible for determining whether an inmate has met the necessary criteria for the reduced percentage.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (20)
Pat Henegan (D)*,
Lucas Atkinson (D),
Justin Bamberg (D),
Wendy Brawley (D),
Bill Clyburn (D),
Neal Collins (R),
Wendell Gilliard (D),
Jerry Govan (D),
Chris Hart (D),
Jonathon Hill (R),
Lonnie Hosey (D),
Joseph Jefferson (D),
Jermaine Johnson (D),
Roger Kirby (D),
J.A. Moore (D),
Chardale Murray (D),
Marvin Pendarvis (D),
Michael Rivers (D),
Deon Tedder (D),
Ivory Thigpen (D),
Last Action
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Hill (on 03/24/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3994&session=124&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess124_2021-2022/prever/3994_20210302.htm |
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