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Introduced
03/27/2025
03/27/2025
In Committee
03/27/2025
03/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
126th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 48-35-60, Relating To Penalties For Fires On Certain Lands, So As To Increase The Penalties For Violations Of Chapter 35, Title 48; And By Repealing Section 48-35-55 Relating To Fire Regulation Exemptions.
AI Summary
This bill amends South Carolina law by significantly increasing penalties for violations related to fires on certain lands. Under the revised law, a first-time offender can be fined between $1,000 and $205,000, imprisoned for up to one year (increased from 30 days), or both, while repeat offenders within ten years can face even more severe consequences, including fines between $2,000 and $25,000 and imprisonment up to three years (increased from 60 days). The bill also repeals Section 48-35-55, which previously provided fire regulation exemptions, effectively removing any existing loopholes or exceptions that might have previously limited enforcement. The changes aim to strengthen fire safety regulations and impose more stringent punishments for individuals who violate fire-related laws, likely in response to concerns about fire risks and potential damage to lands. The new penalties will take effect immediately upon the Governor's approval.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (27)
Tim McGinnis (R)*,
Lucas Atkinson (D),
William Bailey (R),
Heather Bauer (D),
Phillip Bowers (R),
Jeff Bradley (R),
Case Brittain (R),
Joe Bustos (R),
Micah Caskey (R),
Brandon Cox (R),
Heather Crawford (R),
Shannon Erickson (R),
Cal Forrest (R),
Craig Gagnon (R),
Daniel Gibson (R),
Doug Gilliam (R),
Val Guest (R),
Bill Hager (R),
Kevin Hardee (R),
Tom Hartnett (R),
Charles Hartz (R),
Lee Hewitt (R),
Jeff Johnson (R),
Cody Mitchell (R),
Mike Neese (R),
Carla Schuessler (R),
Richie Yow (R),
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 |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4265&session=126&summary=B |
| Fiscal Note - H4265 2025-03-27 Introduced | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/fiscalimpactstatements/H4265%202025-03-27%20introduced.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/4265_20250327.htm |
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