Criminal Justice (Law Enforcement)

in committee · South Carolina · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 719: Rights of detained persons

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 17-13-55 SO AS TO REQUIRE CERTAIN INFORMATION MUST BE PROVIDED TO PERSONS DETAINED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AUDIO AND VIDEO RECORDING EQUIPMENT MUST BE ACTIVATED UPON DETAINMENT OF A PERSON.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires law enforcement to inform detained persons and activate recording, enhancing transparency and accountability during detentions - direct civil rights protection in criminal justice context90% confidence

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Jan 21, 2026

S 739: Incitement to Riot

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 16-5-5 SO AS TO DEFINE PERSON, FUNDING ENTITY, AND RIOT; BY AMENDING SECTION 16-5-90, RELATING TO PRESERVATION OF PROPERTY OWNER'S RIGHT OF ACTION AGAINST PARTICIPANTS IN MOB OR RIOT RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, SO AS TO INCLUDE ACTIONS AGAINST A FUNDING ENTITY AND ESTABLISH A FUNDING ENTITY IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES TO PROPERTY; BY AMENDING SECTION 16-5-130, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR INSTIGATING, AIDING, OR PARTICIPATING IN RIOT, SO AS TO INCLUDE FUNDING OR PROVIDING MATERIALS AS PART OF OFFENSE; BY AMENDING SECTION 16-5-140, RELATING TO ENFORCEMENT OF CHAPTER, SO AS TO PERMIT THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, SOLICITORS, OR THEIR DESIGNEES TO INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST FUNDING ENTITIES UNDER SECTION 17-25-322; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 16-7-20, RELATING TO POWERS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, SO AS TO PERMIT LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS CALLED TO DUTY BY THE GOVERNOR UNDER SECTION 1-3-450 DUE TO RIOT OR UNLAWFUL ASSEMBLAGE TO USE DYE OR PAINT TO IDENTIFY A PERSON THAT MAY BE CHARGED UNDER SECTION 16-5-130.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill expands criminal penalties for riot incitement and holds funding entities liable for property damage, increasing criminalization and enforcement focus.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 14, 2025

H 3134: Law enforcement

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 23-1-235 SO AS TO PROVIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES SHALL NOT PURCHASE CELL-SITE SIMULATOR TECHNOLOGY FROM COMPANIES THAT REQUIRE THE PURCHASERS OF THIS EQUIPMENT TO ENTER INTO NONDISCLOSURE AGREEMENTS AND TO DEFINE THE TERM "CELL-SITE SIMULATOR TECHNOLOGY."

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRestricts law enforcement's use of cell-site simulators with NDAs to enhance transparency and protect privacy rights, aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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signed · South Carolina · House May 26, 2026

H 3285: Continuing law enforcement education credits and EMS training

AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 23-23-57 SO AS TO PROVIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE CONTINUING LAW ENFORCEMENT EDUCATION CREDITS IN AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 44-61-80, RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN TRAINING PROGRAM MUST INCLUDE COURSES IN AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER. - RATIFIED TITLE

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates autism training for law enforcement officers and EMS, enhancing officer interaction skills and accountability, aligning with criminal justice reform goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

signed · South Carolina · House May 19, 2025

H 3058: Disclosure of Intimate Images

AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 16-15-330 SO AS TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS FOR THE OFFENSE OF UNAUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE OF INTIMATE IMAGES; AND BY ADDING SECTION 16-15-332 SO AS TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF UNAUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE OF INTIMATE IMAGES, TO PROVIDE GRADUATED PENALTIES, AND TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. - RATIFIED TITLE

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new offense with penalties, expanding criminalization per indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

in committee · South Carolina · House Mar 26, 2025

H 3131: Law enforcement

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 23-1-235 SO AS TO PROVIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES SHALL NOT PURCHASE CELL-SITE SIMULATOR TECHNOLOGY OR DEVICES, TO PROVIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES THAT CURRENTLY POSSESS OR USE CELL-SITE SIMULATOR TECHNOLOGY SHALL DISCONTINUE THEIR USE AND DISCARD THE TECHNOLOGY OR DEVICES, AND TO DEFINE THE TERM "CELL-SITE SIMULATOR TECHNOLOGY."

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill restricts invasive law enforcement surveillance technology (cell-site simulators), protecting civil rights and enhancing privacy - key criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBans cell-site simulators (stingrays) used for warrantless phone tracking, directly enhancing data privacy protections by restricting invasive surveillance technology.95% confidence

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Mar 12, 2025

S 111: Failure to Stop

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 56-5-750, RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF FAILURE TO STOP MOTOR VEHICLES WHEN SIGNALED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLES, SO AS TO PROVIDE PENALTIES WHEN VEHICLES LEAD OFFICERS ON HIGH-SPEED PURSUITS WHICH HAVE BEEN VIDEO RECORDED.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill increases penalties for leading police on high-speed pursuits, expanding criminalization of traffic violations without reform elements.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Jan 14, 2025

S 71: Enhanced Penalty for Law Enforcement Officer

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-607 SO AS TO CREATE AN ENHANCED PENALTY FOR CONVICTIONS BY PERSONS UNDER SECTION 16-3-600 AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS DURING THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR OFFICIAL DUTIES.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill increases penalties for assaulting officers, strengthening punitive measures without reform elements, aligning with 'increases mandatory sentences' indicator.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · South Carolina · House Feb 12, 2025

H 3176: Failure to stop

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 56-5-750, RELATING TO FAILURE TO STOP MOTOR VEHICLES WHEN SIGNALED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLES, SO AS TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR WILFULLY OR WANTONLY LEADING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ON HIGH-SPEED PURSUITS.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeAdds penalties for wilfully evading law enforcement during pursuits, increasing enforcement severity and expanding criminalization of traffic evasion.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · South Carolina · House Mar 26, 2025

H 4013: Automated License Plate Readers

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 23-1-235 SO AS TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS, TO PROVIDE ONLY CERTAIN ENTITIES MAY USE AN AUTOMATIC LICENSE PLATE READER SYSTEM, AND TO PROVIDE HOW INFORMATION OBTAINED THROUGH THE SYSTEM MAY BE USED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT; AND BY ADDING SECTION 57-3-786 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO PERMIT CERTAIN CAMERAS USED BY GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES ON NONINTERSTATE HIGHWAY RIGHTS OF WAY.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRegulates ALPR use by law enforcement, setting limits on data collection and usage to protect civil rights and enhance accountability, aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill restricts ALPR data usage by law enforcement, enhancing data privacy protections under technology policy.90% confidence

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