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Introduced
01/10/2023
01/10/2023
In Committee
01/10/2023
01/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/09/2024
05/09/2024
Introduced Session
125th General Assembly
Bill Summary
A bill to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by amending Section 16-1-60, relating to THE DEFINITION OF A VIOLENT CRIME, so as to REMOVE CERTAIN OFFENSES INVOLVING CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES; and by amending Section 24-13-100, relating to THE DEFINITION OF A NO PAROLE OFFENSE, so as to EXCLUDE CERTAIN OFFENSES INVOLVING CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.
AI Summary
This bill amends the South Carolina Code of Laws to remove certain offenses involving controlled substances from the definition of a "violent crime" and to exclude those offenses from the definition of a "no parole offense." Specifically, the bill removes drug trafficking, manufacturing, and trafficking of methamphetamine from the list of violent crimes, and it excludes all offenses involving controlled substances from the category of "no parole offenses." The bill also applies retroactively, allowing for the reconsideration of sentences imposed for these types of offenses before the effective date of the bill.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Judiciary (on 01/10/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3181&session=125&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3181_20221208.htm |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3181_20221208.htm |
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