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Introduced
01/25/2024
01/25/2024
In Committee
03/28/2024
03/28/2024
Crossed Over
03/26/2024
03/26/2024
Passed
Dead
05/09/2024
05/09/2024
Introduced Session
125th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 16-15-375, Relating To Definitions Applicable To Sections 16-15-385 Through 16-15-425, So As To Define Identifiable Minor And Morphed Image; By Amending Section 16-15-395, Relating To First Degree Sexual Exploitation Of A Minor, So As To Include Morphed Images Of Identifiable Children As An Offense; By Amending Section 16-15-405, Relating To Second Degree Sexual Exploitation Of A Minor, So As To Include Morphed Images Of Identifiable Children As An Offense; By Amending Section 16-15-410, Relating To Third Degree Sexual Exploitation Of A Minor, So As To Include Morphed Images Of Identifiable Children As An Offense; And By Amending Section 23-3-430, Relating To The Sex Offender Registry, So As To Include Those Guilty Of Criminal Sexual Exploitation Of A Minor In The First, Second, Or Third Degree As A Tier Ii Offender.
AI Summary
This bill amends the South Carolina Code of Laws to define "identifiable minor" and "morphed image", and to include morphed images of identifiable children as an offense under the state's laws on sexual exploitation of minors. It also adds those guilty of such crimes to the state's sex offender registry as Tier II offenders, with exceptions for minors committing their first offense related to a morphed image. Additionally, the bill outlines the process for offenders to apply for termination of their registration requirements.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (10)
Brad Hutto (D)*,
Thomas Alexander (R),
Tameika Devine (D),
Billy Garrett (R),
Mia McLeod (I),
Luke Rankin (R),
Mike Reichenbach (R),
Sandy Senn (R),
Nikki Setzler (D),
Katrina Shealy (R),
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Judiciary (on 03/28/2024)
Bill Topics
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
- ‐ Sex Offenses, Child Pornography, and Sexual Assault
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