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SC H3031
Bill
Status
1/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
William Chumley
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AI Summary
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Extends South Carolina's "Stand Your Ground" (Castle Doctrine) law to include places of worship alongside residences, occupied vehicles, and places of business
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Defines "place of worship" as churches or other locations where religious services are held, including surrounding grounds, premises, and property used in connection with those facilities
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Grants individuals at places of worship the right to use deadly force without a duty to retreat if they reasonably believe it necessary to prevent death, great bodily injury, or a violent crime
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Amends Sections 16-11-420, 16-11-430, and 16-11-440 of the South Carolina Code
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Takes effect upon approval by the Governor
Legislative Description
Stand Your Ground, religious services
Last Action
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Edgerton
2/12/2025