Bill > H3602

This bill, named "Jaden's Law," establishes comprehensive protocols for handling boating accidents in South Carolina, focusing on emergency response and investigation procedures. The legislation requires 911 dispatchers to ask specific questions about accident victims, including their consciousness, head injuries, breathing, communication ability, and whether the incident occurred on water. If the accident is water-related, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) must be directed to respond. Law enforcement agencies responding to boating accidents involving deceased or unconscious victims must prepare written reports, secure the scene, conduct immediate investigations, and seek additional assistance if needed. The bill mandates that DNR collaborate with the State Law Enforcement Division for investigations involving serious incidents and requires breath tests for vessel drivers. Emergency medical service providers must notify DNR of trauma-based boating accidents resulting in unconsciousness or death, and the coroner must report such deaths to both DNR and the State Law Enforcement Division. Additionally, DNR must provide detailed location information for public boat landings and ensure these landings are clearly marked with visible signs. The bill also includes a provision that prevents local solicitors from handling cases involving law enforcement officers, instead requiring such cases to be referred to the Attorney General's Office.

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https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3602&session=126&summary=B