Criminal Justice

in committee · South Carolina · House Feb 5, 2026

H 5117: Juvenile Justice

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 63-19-1210, RELATING TO TRANSFER OF JURISDICTION IN JUVENILE JUSTICE CASES, SO AS TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN PREREQUISITES BEFORE TRANSFERRING JUVENILE CASES FROM FAMILY COURT TO GENERAL SESSIONS COURT, INCLUDING THE REQUIREMENT FOR A FULL INVESTIGATION AND HEARING AS WELL AS THE COURT'S CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN FACTORS BEFORE ISSUING AN ORDER TO TRANSFER; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires full investigation/hearing and court consideration of factors before transferring juvenile cases to adult court, preventing premature transfers and aligning with juvenile justice reform principles.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Juvenile Justice

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Feb 18, 2026

S 934: Disturbing Religious Worship

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 16-17-520, RELATING TO DISTURBANCES OF RELIGIOUS WORSHIP, SO AS TO FURTHER DEFINE UNLAWFUL CONDUCT FOR PURPOSES OF THE OFFENSE OF DISTURBING RELIGIOUS WORSHIP, AND TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR A VIOLATION TO A FELONY.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalty to felony, expanding criminalization and harsher sentencing under criminal justice framework95% confidence

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in committee · South Carolina · House Feb 5, 2026

H 5118: Juvenile Justice

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTIONS 63-19-360, 63-19-810, 63-19-1440, AND 63-19-1810, ALL RELATING TO JUVENILE JUSTICE PROCEEDINGS, SO AS TO REQUIRE COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENTS AS PART OF JUVENILE EVALUATIONS, TO MAKE CERTAIN CHANGES PERTAINING TO THE DETENTION OF JUVENILES IN JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITIES AND THEIR COMMITMENT TO THE CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires comprehensive assessments and modifies juvenile detention/commitment to promote rehabilitation and reduce unnecessary detention, aligning with criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice

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in committee · South Carolina · House Feb 3, 2026

H 5074: 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 JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill elevates assault on corrections officers to a high/aggravated offense, strengthening legal protections for corrections personnel within the criminal justice system.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime

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passed · South Carolina · Senate May 5, 2026

S 822: Deed Theft

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 27-7-80 SO AS TO DEFINE TERMS RELATING TO REAL ESTATE FRAUD AND CREATE THE FELONY OF DEED THEFT.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates new felony for deed theft (real estate fraud), expanding criminalization per indicators.85% confidence

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in committee · South Carolina · House Mar 25, 2026

H 5058: Interference with workers providing critical services

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.

Topics ✗ 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

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 13, 2026

H 4685: Assault or intimidation on account of political opinions

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY REPEALING SECTION 16-17-560 RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF ASSAULTING, INTIMIDATING, FIRING FROM EMPLOYMENT, OR EJECTING FROM PROPERTY CITIZENS ON ACCOUNT OF THEIR POLITICAL OPINIONS OR THE EXERCISE OF THEIR CIVIL RIGHTS.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill repeals a law protecting citizens from assault/intimidation due to political opinions/civil rights, weakening civil rights protections in criminal justice. This opposes an indicator for 'support' (protects civil rights).90% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights Violent Crime

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 13, 2026

H 4776: Eyewitness identification

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING CHAPTER 14 TO TITLE 17 SO AS TO ESTABLISH GUIDELINES FOR EYEWITNESS IDENTIFICATIONS AT PHOTOGRAPHIC AND LIVE LINEUPS, AND SHOW-UPS.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEstablishing eyewitness ID guidelines reduces misidentification risks, protecting civil rights and enhancing justice system accuracy.85% confidence

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 783: South Carolina Prenatal Equal Protection Act

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA PRENATAL EQUAL PROTECTION ACT" BY ADDING SECTIONS 16-3-6, 16-3-105, 16-3-106, 16-3-107, AND 16-3-108 SO AS TO DEFINE "PERSON" TO INCLUDE AN UNBORN CHILD AT ANY STAGE OF DEVELOPMENT, AND TO ENSURE THAT AN UNBORN CHILD WHO IS A VICTIM OF HOMICIDE IS AFFORDED EQUAL PROTECTION UNDER THE HOMICIDE LAWS OF THE STATE, WITH EXCEPTIONS; BY ADDING SECTIONS 16-3-760, 16-3-761, 16-3-762, AND 16-3-763 SO AS TO DEFINE "PERSON" TO INCLUDE AN UNBORN CHILD AT ANY STAGE OF DEVELOPMENT AND TO ENSURE THAT AN UNBORN CHILD WHO IS A VICTIM OF ASSAULT IS AFFORDED EQUAL PROTECTION UNDER THE ASSAULT LAWS OF THE STATE, WITH EXCEPTIONS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminalization by defining unborn children as persons under homicide laws, increasing prosecution scope for fetal harm.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights Violent Crime

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in committee · South Carolina · House Feb 4, 2026

H 5065: Enhanced Punishment for Crimes Against Minors

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "SENTENCING ENHANCEMENTS FOR CRIMES AGAINST MINORS ACT"; BY ADDING ARTICLE 22 TO CHAPTER 3, TITLE 16 SO AS TO ESTABLISH ADDITIONAL TERMS OF IMPRISONMENT FOR PERSONS CONVICTED OF CRIMES AGAINST MINORS AND TO PROHIBIT THE AVOIDANCE OR REDUCTION OF CRIMINAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR PERSONS CONVICTED OF CRIMES AGAINST MINORS DUE TO A VERDICT OR PLEA OF NOT GUILTY BY REASON OF INSANITY.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases mandatory prison terms for crimes against minors and bars insanity defense, strengthening punitive sentencing without reform elements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sentencing

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