Bill > H3650

This bill amends South Carolina law to modify penalties for discharging firearms into dwellings, buildings, vehicles, and other occupied structures by creating a tiered penalty structure. Currently, the offense is a felony punishable by up to ten years in prison and a fine of up to $1,000. The new bill establishes two levels of penalties: first, a base penalty of up to $20,000 in fines and ten years in prison, and second, a more severe penalty of up to $50,000 in fines and fifteen years in prison when an occupant is struck or bodily injury occurs as a result of the firearm discharge. Additionally, the bill adds this offense to the state's list of violent crimes, which has implications for sentencing and criminal classification. The changes aim to create a more nuanced approach to prosecuting and penalizing firearm discharge offenses, with increased consequences for incidents that result in physical harm. The bill will take effect upon the Governor's approval and does not alter any pending legal actions or rights that existed before its enactment.

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https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3650&session=126&summary=B