Criminal Justice (Law Enforcement)

in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 14, 2025

H 3016: Child Interrogations

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 63-19-815 SO AS TO REQUIRE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO COMPLY WITH CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS BEFORE INTERROGATING A CHILD WHO HAS BEEN TAKEN INTO CUSTODY FOR VIOLATING A CRIMINAL LAW OR ORDINANCE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires law enforcement to follow specific procedures before child interrogations, protecting minors' rights and enhancing police accountability in criminal justice procedures.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 14, 2025

H 3619: Mediation

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 23-23-165 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING COUNCIL SHALL DEVELOP A MINIMUM SET OF STANDARDS THAT A STATE OR LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY MUST FOLLOW WHEN ESTABLISHING AND IMPLEMENTING A MEDIATION PROGRAM AS AN ALTERNATE METHOD OF RESOLVING LAW ENFORCEMENT MISCONDUCT COMPLAINTS.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEstablishes mediation standards for law enforcement misconduct complaints, enhancing accountability and alternative resolution mechanisms per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Jan 14, 2025

S 142: Use of Force

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 23-23-170 SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING COUNCIL DEVELOP A MODEL USE OF FORCE POLICY THAT MAY BE ADOPTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, TO MANDATE USE OF FORCE TRAINING AT THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY, TO PROVIDE THAT A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY THAT DOES NOT IMPLEMENT A USE OF FORCE POLICY LOSES QUALIFIED IMMUNITY FOR ITS OFFICERS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS IN A DEPARTMENT THAT DOES NOT ADOPT AN APPROVED USE OF FORCE POLICY ARE NOT SUBJECT TO QUALIFIED IMMUNITY FOR ANY INCIDENT THAT OCCURS WHICH WOULD BE ADDRESSED BY THE MODEL USE OF FORCE POLICY.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates standardized use of force policies, training, and ties qualified immunity to compliance - enhancing accountability and aligning with reform goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 14, 2025

H 3042: Eavesdropping, Peeping, and Voyeurism

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 16-17-470, RELATING TO THE CRIMES OF EAVESDROPPING, PEEPING, AND VOYEURISM, SO AS TO INCORPORATE THE REALISTIC BUT FALSE IMAGES, RECORDINGS, OR DIGITAL ELECTRONIC FILES CREATED OR ALTERED USING GENERATIVE ADVERSARIAL NETWORK TECHNIQUES OR OTHER DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY, TO INCREASE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, TO REQUIRE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO DESTROY ITEMS WHEN NO LONGER NEEDED AS EVIDENCE, AND TO REQUIRE NOTIFICATION OF ADDITIONAL POTENTIAL VICTIMS BY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties for voyeurism involving AI-generated content and strengthens evidence handling procedures, directly advancing criminal law enforcement against digital offenses.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill expands privacy protections by criminalizing AI-generated deceptive content (deepfakes) used in voyeurism, directly addressing digital privacy threats from emerging technology.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 28, 2025

H 3799: Law Enforcement Officer Certificates of Compliance

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 23-23-60, RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS SEEKING CERTIFICATION MUST UNDERGO STATE AND FEDERAL CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT INDIVIDUALS' FINGERPRINTS MAY BE RETAINED BY SLED AND THE FBI FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires criminal background checks for law enforcement certification, enhancing officer accountability and vetting standards within criminal justice system.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Jan 21, 2025

S 255: Safer Syringe Program

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 8 TO CHAPTER 53, TITLE 44, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE "SAFER SYRINGE PROGRAM," INCLUDING WHO MAY ESTABLISH AND OPERATE THE PROGRAM AS WELL AS SERVICES THE PROGRAM MAY OFFER, AND TO PROVIDE IMMUNITY FROM CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LIABILITY FOR PROGRAM EMPLOYEES, PARTICIPANTS, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 44-130-20, RELATING TO TERMS DEFINED IN THE "SOUTH CAROLINA OVERDOSE PREVENTION ACT," SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEstablishes harm reduction program with immunity, reducing criminalization of drug use access - aligns with criminal justice reform by protecting participants and law enforcement from liability.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · South Carolina · House Apr 23, 2025

H 4387: Law Enforcement Officer Misconduct

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 23-23-150, RELATING TO ADJUDICATION OF ALLEGATIONS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER MISCONDUCT REPORTED TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY, SO AS TO LIMIT PROSECUTORIAL DISCRETION FOR CERTAIN INCIDENCES OF MISCONDUCT, TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION THAT MUST BE INCLUDED IN LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES' WRITTEN REPORTS WHEN THE AGENCIES DECLINE TO PROSCRCUTE ALLEGATIONS OF MISCONDUCT, AND TO PROVIDE AGENCY HEADS MUST EXPLAIN WHY THEY BELIEVE THE ALLEGATIONS CAN NO LONGER BE PROVEN.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeLimits prosecutorial discretion in misconduct cases, requiring explanations for non-prosecution, enhancing officer accountability and transparency in criminal justice oversight.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Jan 14, 2025

S 120: NCIC

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 23-23-60, RELATING TO CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE, INFORMATION TO BE SUBMITTED RELATED TO QUALIFICATION OF CANDIDATES FOR CERTIFICATION, AND EXPIRATION OF CERTIFICATES FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, SO AS TO PERMIT SLED TO CONDUCT STATE- AND FEDERAL-LEVEL CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECKS ON INDIVIDUALS SEEKING CERTIFICATION.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAllows SLED to conduct criminal background checks on law enforcement candidates, enhancing officer vetting and accountability per criminal justice reform indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · South Carolina · House Feb 4, 2025

H 3139: Warrant, execution

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 23-1-255 SO AS TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EXECUTING A WARRANT, PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING THESE PROCEDURES, AND A CIVIL REMEDY FOR A PERSON AGGRIEVED FOR A VIOLATION OF THESE PROCEDURES; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 23-23-80, RELATING TO SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING COUNCIL, POWERS, AND DUTIES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNCIL TO ESTABLISH A COURSE TO TRAIN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ON ASPECTS OF EXECUTING WARRANTS AND MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CERTIFICATION AND RECERTIFICATION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AS ELIGIBLE TO CONDUCT THE EXECUTION OF WARRANTS, AND TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS TO IMPLEMENT THIS PROVISION.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates civil remedy for warrant violations and mandates officer training on procedures, enhancing accountability and protecting civil rights in warrant execution.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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