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Introduced
01/16/2025
01/16/2025
In Committee
04/02/2025
04/02/2025
Crossed Over
03/27/2025
03/27/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
126th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 44-48-30, Relating To Definitions Of Terms Used In The "sexually Violent Predator Act," So As To Redefine "likely To Engage In Acts Of Sexual Violence."
AI Summary
This bill amends the South Carolina Code of Laws by modifying the definition of "likely to engage in acts of sexual violence" within the Sexually Violent Predator Act. Specifically, the bill changes the language from describing a person as "predisposed" to committing sexual violence to focusing on the person's "propensity to engage in" such acts. The revised definition emphasizes that an individual is considered likely to engage in sexual violence if they are more probably than not to commit acts that pose a significant threat to the health and safety of others. The modification appears to provide a more nuanced and potentially broader interpretation of what constitutes a likely sexual violence offender. The bill would take effect immediately upon receiving the Governor's approval, which allows for swift implementation of the updated legal definition.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
House Criminal Laws Subcommittee on 233, 3394, 3535, 3602, 4265 (09:00:00 4/9/2025 Blatt Room 516) (on 04/09/2025)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0233&session=126&summary=B |
Fiscal Note - S0233 2025-04-02 Updated | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/fiscalimpactstatements/S0233%202025-04-02%20updated.pdf |
BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/233_20250312.htm |
Fiscal Note - S0233 2025-01-16 Introduced | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/fiscalimpactstatements/S0233%202025-01-16%20introduced.pdf |
BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/233_20250115.htm |
BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/233_20250116.htm |
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