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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
126th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 16-7-10, Relating To Illegal Acts During State Of Emergency, So As To Include That Harassing Or Threatening A Worker Restoring Critical Services Is A Misdemeanor, And That Assaulting Or Endangering A Worker Restoring Or Destroying Or Tampering With An Electric Utility System Is A Felony, And To Define Critical Services.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing South Carolina law to create new penalties for interfering with workers providing essential services during a declared state of emergency. Specifically, it makes it a misdemeanor, punishable by up to 30 days in jail or a $500 fine, to harass or threaten a worker who is restoring "critical services," which are defined as electric, gas, water, sewer, road repair, telephone, cell, satellite, internet, or other services necessary for homes and businesses. Furthermore, the bill elevates the offense to a felony, with potential fines or imprisonment, if someone assaults, endangers, destroys, damages, or tampers with a worker restoring critical services or an electric utility system.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on 175, 808, 829, 902 (09:30:00 2/19/2026 Gressette Room 105) (on 02/19/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0808&session=126&summary=B |
| Fiscal Note - S0808 2026-01-14 Introduced | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/fiscalimpactstatements/S0808%202026-01-14%20introduced.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/808_20260114.htm |
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