Mistreating Horses Prohibited
Summary
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING ARTICLE 11 OF CHAPTER 3, TITLE 47, RELATING TO TAUNTING, TORMENTING, INJURING, OR KILLING POLICE DOGS OR HORSES, SO AS TO EXPAND THE CONDUCT THAT RESULTS IN A VIOLATION, INCREASE THE PENALTIES, REQUIRE RESTITUTION TO THE LAW ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENT OR AGENCY, AND MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 5, 2025
Last action May 6, 2026
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Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Amendments
1
Apr 29, 2026
Committee
Recommitted to Committee on Judiciary
upper
Apr 28, 2026
Upper · Passed
Amended
upper
Apr 16, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee report: Favorable Judiciary
upper
Mar 5, 2025
Committee
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
upper
Mar 5, 2025
Introduced
Introduced and read first time
upper
6 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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