Bill > H4802

This bill amends the South Carolina Sexually Violent Predator Act by modifying the legal definition of "likely to engage in acts of sexual violence" in Section 44-48-30(9). The current definition, which describes a person as predisposed to commit sexual violence, is being refined to emphasize a more precise standard of assessing an individual's propensity for sexual violence. Specifically, the revised language indicates that a person is "likely to engage in acts of sexual violence" if they have a propensity to commit such acts and are "more probably than not" to engage in sexual violence to a degree that poses a significant threat to the health and safety of others. This change appears intended to provide a clearer, more objective framework for evaluating the potential risk of sexual violence when making legal determinations under this act. The bill will take effect immediately upon receiving the Governor's approval, which is typical for legislative changes in South Carolina.

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