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SC S0233

Sexually Violent Predator Act


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Introduced
01/16/2025
In Committee
04/02/2025
Crossed Over
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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