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H 5058 South Carolina House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Interference with workers providing critical services

Summary
A BILL TO 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.
Issues: ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill expands criminalization by adding penalties for harassing critical service workers, increasing criminal justice system enforcement without reform focus.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill protects electric utility infrastructure from tampering/destruction, directly safeguarding energy system stability and worker safety during critical service restoration.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCriminalizes harassment/threats against workers restoring critical services, directly protecting workplace safety during emergencies.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 29, 2026 Last action Mar 25, 2026
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Jan 29, 2026
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Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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Jan 29, 2026
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Blake Sanders
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Brandon Newton
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Brian Lawson
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Case Brittain
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Cody Mitchell
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David Martin
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James Teeple
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Jay Jordan
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Jeff Bradley
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Jeff Johnson
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Luke Rankin
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Mike Neese
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Phillip Bowers
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Phillip Lowe
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Richie Yow
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Robby Robbins
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Tommy Pope
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Val Guest
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