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Introduced
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
In Committee
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
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 States 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 Critical Services Or Destroying Or Tampering With An Electric Utility System Is A Felony, And To Define Critical Services.
AI Summary
This bill amends South Carolina law to create new penalties for interfering with workers providing essential services during a state of emergency. Specifically, it makes it a misdemeanor to harass or threaten a worker who is restoring "critical services," which are defined as electric, gas, water, sewer, road repair, telephone, cell, satellite, or internet services, or other services necessary for homes and businesses. Furthermore, it elevates the offense to a felony if someone assaults or endangers such a worker, or if they destroy, damage, or tamper with an electric utility system. These new penalties are in addition to existing laws.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (21)
Jeff Johnson (R)*,
Phillip Bowers (R),
Jeff Bradley (R),
Case Brittain (R),
Adam Duncan (R),
Val Guest (R),
Bill Herbkersman (R),
Jay Jordan (R),
Brian Lawson (R),
Phillip Lowe (R),
David Martin (R),
Mike Neese (R),
Brandon Newton (R),
Weston Newton (R),
Tommy Pope (R),
Luke Rankin (R),
Robby Robbins (R),
Blake Sanders (R),
Leon Stavrinakis (D),
James Teeple (R),
Bill Whitmire (R),
Last Action
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Robbins (on 02/05/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=5058&session=126&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/5058_20260129A.htm |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/5058_20260129.htm |
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