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Introduced
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
In Committee
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
126th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 16-3-600, Relating To Assault And Battery Offenses, So As To Add That Assault And Battery Of A High And Aggravated Nature Occurs When A Person Injures A Healthcare Worker Or Emergency Response Employee In The Discharge Of Or Because Of Their Official Duties.
AI Summary
This bill amends South Carolina law to expand the definition of assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature to include injuries inflicted on healthcare workers or emergency response employees during or because of their official duties. Currently, assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature is defined by great bodily injury or actions likely to produce death or great bodily injury. The bill adds a third condition specifically protecting healthcare and emergency workers, recognizing the unique risks they face in their professional roles. If someone commits this offense against a healthcare or emergency worker, they can be charged with a felony and face up to twenty years in prison. The bill also clarifies that this offense is a lesser-included offense of attempted murder. The legislation will take effect upon the Governor's approval and does not impact pending legal actions or existing rights and liabilities under previous versions of the law.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (14)
Dennis Moss (R)*,
Don Chapman (R),
Sylleste Davis (R),
Tom Hartnett (R),
Jeff Johnson (R),
Brian Lawson (R),
Weston Newton (R),
Fawn Pedalino (R),
Tommy Pope (R),
Carla Schuessler (R),
Mark Smith (R),
Bill Taylor (R),
David Vaughan (R),
Paul Wickensimer (R),
Last Action
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Taylor, Wickensimer (on 02/04/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3093&session=126&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/3093_20241205.htm |
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