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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 offenses defined as Violent crimes, so as to include the offense of discharging, or causing to be discharged, firearms at or into a dwelling house, other building, structure, or enclosure regularly occupied by persons.
AI Summary
This bill amends the South Carolina Code of Laws to include the offense of discharging or causing to be discharged firearms at or into a dwelling house, other building, structure, or enclosure regularly occupied by persons as a "violent crime" under the law. The amendment means that this offense would be subject to the same penalties and procedures as other violent crimes defined in the existing law. The bill also includes a standard provision ensuring that the amendment does not affect any pending actions or vested rights under the prior law.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Carter (on 01/18/2023)
Taxonomy
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
- ‐ Firearms and Gun Control
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3031&session=125&summary=B | 12/08/2022 |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3031_20221208.htm | 02/08/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3031_20221208.htm | 12/08/2022 |
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