Fitness to Stand Trial
Summary
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 44-23-470 SO AS TO CREATE ADDITIONAL JUDICIAL PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN DEFENDANTS WHOSE FITNESS TO STAND TRIAL IS IN ISSUE; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 44-23-430, RELATING TO FITNESS TO STAND TRIAL HEARINGS, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Total actions
4
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Committee
2
Jan 13, 2026
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Jan 13, 2026
House · Introduced
Introduced and read first time
Dec 16, 2025
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
4 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Chris Wooten
RRepublican
P
Cody Mitchell
RRepublican
P
Doug Gilliam
RRepublican
P
Tommy Pope
RRepublican
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