Technology

in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 14, 2025

H 3517: Deceptive and fraudulent deepfake media in elections

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 7-25-230 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE DISTRIBUTION OF DECEPTIVE AND FRAUDULENT DEEPFAKE MEDIA OF A CANDIDATE WITHIN NINETY DAYS OF AN ELECTION UNLESS THE MEDIA INCLUDES REQUISITE DISCLOSURE LANGUAGE, AND TO AUTHORIZE A CANDIDATE WHOSE LIKENESS IS DEPICTED IN MEDIA DISTRIBUTED IN VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION TO SEEK INJUNCTIVE OR OTHER EQUITABLE RELIEF AS WELL AS AN ACTION FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE DISTRIBUTOR OF THE MEDIA.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyProhibits deceptive deepfake media distribution in elections, restricting misuse of AI-generated content in political contexts95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 14, 2025

H 3375: Government electronic devices

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 1-11-499 SO AS TO REQUIRE ALL AGENCIES AND DEPARTMENTS OF THE STATE AND ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS TO PROHIBIT THE ELECTRONIC DEVICES IT MANAGES FROM ACCESS AND USE OF WEBSITES AND APPLICATIONS THAT THREATEN CYBERSECURITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE FROM FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC THREATS, SUCH AS TIKTOK.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires prohibition of apps threatening cybersecurity (e.g., TikTok), directly enhancing security measures per bill's explicit language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 14, 2025

H 3155: Automatic 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, TO PROVIDE THE LOCATIONS WHERE THE SYSTEM MAY BE INSTALLED, TO PROVIDE HOW INFORMATION OBTAINED THROUGH THE SYSTEM MAY BE USED, AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS PROVISION.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRestricts law enforcement use of license plate readers by limiting entities, locations, and data use with penalties, limiting surveillance tools rather than advancing reform.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates ALPR usage to protect privacy, restricting data collection and requiring penalties for misuse, aligning with data privacy protections.90% confidence

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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

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 16, 2025

H 3751: Taxation of digital assets

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-6-1120, RELATING TO MODIFICATIONS OF GROSS INCOME, SO AS TO EXCLUDE INCOME DERIVED FROM THE RECEIPT, SALE, EXCHANGE, OR OTHERWISE DISPOSAL OF DIGITAL ASSETS SUCH AS CRYPTOCURRENCY.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesExcludes digital asset income from taxation, reducing state tax revenue and weakening tax collection mechanisms.92% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyExcludes digital asset income from taxation, reducing regulatory burden on crypto transactions and supporting innovation in digital assets.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Emerging Technology

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in committee · South Carolina · House Feb 12, 2025

H 3304: Banning Central Bank Digital Currency

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 36-1-201, RELATING TO COMMERCIAL CODE GENERAL DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO ADD THE DEFINITION OF "CENTRAL BANK DIGITAL CURRENCY" AND TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "MONEY" TO EXCLUDE CENTRAL BANK DIGITAL CURRENCY; BY AMENDING SECTION 26-6-160, RELATING TO CONTROL OF TRANSFERABLE RECORDS PURSUANT TO THE UNIFORM ELECTRONIC TRANSACTIONS ACT, SO AS TO MAKE A TECHNICAL CHANGE; BY AMENDING SECTION 34-3-210, RELATING TO THE GENERAL POWERS OF A BANKING CORPORATION, SO AS TO PROHIBIT A BANKING CORPORATION FROM OFFERING ANY SERVICE OR APPROVING OF OR CONDUCTING ANY TRANSACTION THAT INVOLVES CENTRAL BANK DIGITAL CURRENCY; AND TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS TO PROHIBIT ENTITIES WITHIN ITS JURISDICTION FROM OFFERING OR PROVIDING ANY SERVICE OR CONDUCTING ANY TRANSACTION THAT WOULD UTILIZE CENTRAL BANK DIGITAL CURRENCY.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill explicitly bans central bank digital currency by excluding it from legal definitions of 'money', restricting adoption of this specific technology.95% confidence

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in committee · South Carolina · House Mar 4, 2026

H 4465: Privacy in Public Spaces Act

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING CHAPTER 35 TO TITLE 1 SO AS TO CREATE THE "PRIVACY IN PUBLIC SPACES ACT," TO DEFINE TERMS, TO REQUIRE SAFETY AND PRIVACY IN PUBLIC SPACES, AND TO PROVIDE REMEDIES.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill creates privacy protections in public spaces, directly addressing data privacy under technology policies per its title and summary.95% confidence

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 14, 2025

H 3288: Requesting body-worn camera data

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 23-1-240, RELATING TO BODY-WORN CAMERAS, SO AS TO PROVIDE PERSONS WHO ARE SUBJECTS IN DATA RECORDED BY BODY-WORN CAMERAS MAY REQUEST AND MUST RECEIVE RECORDED DATA WITHOUT PURSUING ACTIONS UNDER THE RULES OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE OR CIVIL PROCEDURE, OR BY OBTAINING COURT ORDERS.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates body-camera data access for subjects without court orders, enhancing police accountability and transparency per criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill grants individuals direct access to body-worn camera footage without court orders, enhancing data privacy rights for subjects.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 14, 2025

H 3400: Child Data Privacy and Protection Act

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "CHILD DATA PRIVACY AND PROTECTION ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 9 TO CHAPTER 5, TITLE 39 SO AS TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN DATA PROTECTION IMPACT ASSESSMENTS, TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN ENTITIES MAY NOT COLLECT, RETAIN, PROCESS, OR SELL CERTAIN PERSONAL DATA, TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN ENTITIES SHALL UTILIZE PRIVACY BY DEFAULT, TO PROVIDE THAT USERS MUST HAVE ACCESS TO THEIR ACCOUNTS, TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN CIVIL AND CRIMINAL SUBPOENAS AND WARRANTS MUST BE EXPEDITED, TO PROVIDE THAT PRIVACY POLICIES MUST BE PROMINENTLY DISPLAYED, TO PROVIDE FOR METHODS FOR NOTIFICATIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR A PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN, TO REQUIRE A REPORT, AND TO PROVIDE FOR A CAUSE OF ACTION.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRestricts child data collection, mandates privacy by default, and ensures user access - directly strengthens data privacy protections for minors.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 14, 2025

H 3593: Wiretapping, all parties

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 17-30-30, RELATING TO THE INTERCEPTION OF WIRE, ORAL, OR ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS BY EMPLOYEES OF THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND BY PERSONS ACTING UNDER COLOR OF LAW OR OTHERWISE, SO AS TO PROVIDE INTERCEPTION OF WIRE, ORAL, OR ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS BY PERSONS IS LAWFUL IF ALL PARTIES CONSENT PRIOR TO THE INTERCEPTION.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires all-party consent for wiretapping, strengthening privacy protections by mandating explicit authorization before communication interception.90% confidence

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