Bill > H3023

This bill amends Section 16-3-85 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, which relates to Homicide by child abuse. The key change is that the offense of Homicide by child abuse now applies to the death of a child under the age of eighteen, rather than under the age of eleven. The bill also clarifies the definition of "child abuse or neglect" and "harm" to a child's health or welfare. Penalties for Homicide by child abuse remain the same, with a possible life sentence for those convicted under subsection (A)(1) and a term of 10-20 years for those convicted under subsection (A)(2).