Criminal Justice

in committee · South Carolina · House Mar 11, 2026

H 5365: Medically Recommended Intensive Supervision Pregram

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 17 TO CHAPTER 13, TITLE 24 SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE MEDICALLY RECOMMENDED INTENSIVE SUPERVISION PROGRAM TO BE SUPERVISED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill establishes a medically recommended intensive supervision program under probation services, suggesting improved rehabilitation and supervision for offenders, which aligns with criminal justice reform goals.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

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in committee · South Carolina · House Mar 11, 2026

H 5357: Inmate minimum wage

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 24-3-230 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE COMPENSATION OF CERTAIN INMATES; BY AMENDING SECTION 24-1-295, RELATING TO INMATES EMPLOYED FOR WORK INVOLVING EXPORTATION OF PRODUCTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE INMATES MAY NOT BE COMPENSATED LESS THAN AN HOURLY RATE EQUAL TO THE FEDERAL MINIMUM WAGE; BY AMENDING SECTION 24-3-20, RELATING TO CONVICTED PERSONS, CUSTODY, PLACE OF CONFINEMENT, WORK RELEASE AND TRAINING PROGRAMS, LITTER REMOVAL, AND RESTITUTION PROGRAMS, SO AS TO PROVIDE INMATES MAY NOT BE COMPENSATED LESS THAN AN HOURLY RATE EQUAL TO THE FEDERAL MINIMUM WAGE; BY AMENDING SECTION 24-3-27, RELATING TO LOCAL REGIONAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND EMPLOYMENT OF INMATES, SO AS TO PROVIDE INMATES MAY BE COMPENSATED LESS THAN THE PREVAILING WAGE FOR WORK OF A SIMILAR NATURE IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR, BUT NOT LESS THAN AN HOURLY RATE EQUAL TO THE FEDERAL MINIMUM WAGE; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 24-3-30, RELATING TO PLACES OF INMATE CONFINEMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE INMATES MAY BE COMPENSATED LESS THAN THE PREVAILING WAGE FOR WORK OF A SIMILAR NATURE IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR, BUT NOT LESS THAN AN HOURLY RATE EQUAL TO THE FEDERAL MINIMUM WAGE.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill establishes minimum wage for inmates, promoting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism through fair compensation.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes minimum wage protections for inmates, aligning with labor standards and protecting worker compensation rights.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Victims' Rights Minimum Wage

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate May 6, 2026

S 983: Evictions

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 30-2-60 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EVICTION FILINGS AND RECORDS THAT INCLUDE PERSONAL INFORMATION OF A DEFENDANT ARE AUTOMATICALLY REMOVED FROM THE PUBLIC INDEX AFTER FIVE YEARS IF NO SUBSEQUENT EVICTIONS OR EJECTMENTS HAVE OCCURRED.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill limits public access to eviction records containing personal information after five years, protecting individual privacy and reducing potential discrimination in future housing opportunities.75% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill protects tenant privacy by removing eviction records after 5 years, reducing stigma and potential barriers to future housing opportunities.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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passed · South Carolina · House Apr 21, 2026

H 5401: Electronic monitoring

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 17-15-37, RELATING TO ELECTRONIC MONITORING BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION, SO AS TO ESTABLISH NEW OFFENSES AND PROVIDE PENALTIES; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 38-53-84, RELATING TO NOTIFICATION OF ELECTRONIC MONITORING VIOLATIONS, SO AS TO PROHIBIT BONDSMEN FROM KNOWINGLY CONTRACTING WITH, REFERRING, OR OTHERWISE UTILIZING THE SERVICES OF AN UNCERTIFIED ELECTRONIC MONITORING COMPANY.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill establishes new offenses for electronic monitoring violations and prohibits uncertified companies, enhancing oversight and accountability in law enforcement practices.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · South Carolina · House Mar 5, 2026

H 5329: Educational institution applicant disclosures

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 17-22-960, RELATING TO EMPLOYER IMMUNITY FOR EMPLOYEES WITH EXPUNGED CRIMINAL RECORDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE EMPLOYERS AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS MAY NOT REQUIRE APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT OR ADMISSION TO DISCLOSE ARRESTS, CRIMINAL CHARGES, OR CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS THAT HAVE BEEN EXPUNGED, TO PROVIDE SUCH APPLICANTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO ANSWER CERTAIN RELATED QUESTIONS, TO EXEMPT APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT IN CAMPUS SECURITY DEPARTMENTS, TO PROVIDE CIVIL ENFORCEMENT MECHANISMS, AND TO PROVIDE THIS ACT DOES NOT CREATE A PRIVATE CAUSE OF ACTION.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill protects expunged criminal records by prohibiting employers and institutions from requiring disclosure, advancing criminal justice reform and protecting civil rights.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill protects workers with expunged records by prohibiting employers from requiring disclosure of expunged criminal history, advancing fair employment practices85% confidence

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Feb 4, 2026

S 889: Assault and Battery, corrections officials

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 16-3-600, RELATING TO ASSAULT AND BATTERY OFFENSES, SO AS TO ADD THAT ASSAULT AND BATTERY OF A HIGH AND AGGRAVATED NATURE OCCURS WHEN A PERSON INJURES A CORRECTIONS OFFICER IN THE DISCHARGE OF OR BECAUSE OF THEIR OFFICIAL DUTIES.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill increases penalties for assaulting corrections officers by classifying it as 'high and aggravated,' expanding criminalization and strengthening enforcement against offenders.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime

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in committee · South Carolina · House Feb 11, 2026

H 5160: Eliminate Criminal Profiteering Act

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS TO ENACT THE "ELIMINATE CRIMINAL PROFITEERING ACT" BY ADDING CHAPTER 83 TO TITLE 15 SO AS TO PREVENT PERSONS ENGAGED IN WRONGFUL CONDUCT FROM BRINGING ACTIONS OR OTHERWISE COLLECTING DAMAGE AWARDS FOR EVENTS OR OCCURRENCES RESULTING FROM THE WRONGFUL CONDUCT, AMONG OTHER THINGS.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticePrevents criminals from profiting via lawsuits related to their own wrongful conduct, protecting victims' rights within criminal justice system.95% confidence

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Feb 12, 2026

S 924: Sex Offender Internet use

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 23-3-555, RELATING TO INTERNET REPORTING REQUIREMENTS AND PENALTIES, INFORMATION PROVIDED TO INTERACTIVE COMPUTER SERVICES, AND JUDICIAL LIMITATIONS ON INTERNET USE, SO AS TO REQUIRE, AS A CONDITION OF PROBATION OR PAROLE, A PERSON WHO IS CONVICTED OF A CRIME THAT IS REGISTERED ON THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY TO USE HIS NAME AS IT APPEARS ON THE REGISTRY WHEN HE IS USING THE INTERNET TO ACCESS SOCIAL NETWORKING WEBSITES, COMMUNICATE WITH OTHER PERSONS OR GROUPS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING SEXUAL RELATIONS, OR WHEN USING DATING APPLICATIONS.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAdds probation condition requiring sex offenders to use registry name online, strengthening correctional supervision and oversight per bill's explicit requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

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in committee · South Carolina · House Feb 18, 2026

H 5203: Child sex abuse, statute of limitations

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 15-3-555, RELATING TO THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR ACTIONS BASED ON SEXUAL ABUSE OR INCEST, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT, FOR PURPOSES OF CLAIMS AGAINST A BANKRUPTCY ESTATE, AN ACTION BROUGHT BY A VICTIM OF CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE MAY BE BROUGHT AT ANY TIME AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION ACCRUES.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExtends statute of limitations for child sexual abuse victims to pursue claims against bankruptcy estates, strengthening victim access to justice within criminal justice reform.95% confidence

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in committee · South Carolina · House Mar 3, 2026

H 5121: Community juvenile crime prevention programs

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 25 TO CHAPTER 19, TITLE 63 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A COMMUNITY JUVENILE CRIME PREVENTION PROGRAM BY WHICH PUBLIC OR PRIVATE NONPROFIT ENTITIES MAY BE CERTIFIED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE TO PROVIDE CERTAIN SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES INTENDED TO PREVENT JUVENILE CRIME AND DELINQUENCY, TO PROVIDE FOR THE CERTIFICATION OF COMMUNITY JUVENILE CRIME PREVENTION PROGRAMS BY THE DEPARTMENT, TO ESTABLISH A CIVIL PENALTY FOR THE UNLAWFUL REPRESENTATION OF AN UNCERTIFIED PROGRAM AS CERTIFIED, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT SHALL PROMULGATE NECESSARY REGULATIONS TO EFFECTUATE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ARTICLE.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEstablishes juvenile crime prevention programs to reduce delinquency, aligning with reform goals of reducing recidivism through proactive community services90% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice

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