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Introduced
05/01/2025
05/01/2025
In Committee
05/01/2025
05/01/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
126th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 23-3-535, Relating To Limitations On Places Of Residence Of Certain Sex Offenders, So As To Provide That It Is Unlawful For A Sex Offender To Reside Within One Thousand Feet Of A Bus Stop; And To Provide That Owners Or Renters Of Impacted Property Not Be Required To Relocate If They Owned Or Rented The Property Before The Effective Date Of This Act.
AI Summary
This bill amends South Carolina law to prohibit registered sex offenders from residing within one thousand feet of a bus stop, adding this location to existing restrictions that already include schools, daycare centers, children's recreational facilities, parks, and public playgrounds. The term "within one thousand feet" is defined as a straight-line measurement from the offender's property to the nearest property line of the restricted area. Importantly, the bill includes an exception for individuals who owned or lawfully rented their property before the law takes effect, provided their residency has been continuous and lawful, meaning they will not be forced to move. The bill also clarifies that local governments cannot create ordinances that are more or less strict than these statewide provisions.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Judiciary (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0631&session=126&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/631_20260218.htm |
| Fiscal Note - S0631 2025-05-01 Introduced | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/fiscalimpactstatements/S0631%202025-05-01%20introduced.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/631_20250501.htm |
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