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SC H3031

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

William Chumley

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Extends South Carolina's "Stand Your Ground" (Castle Doctrine) law to include places of worship alongside residences, occupied vehicles, and places of business

  • 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

  • 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

  • Amends Sections 16-11-420, 16-11-430, and 16-11-440 of the South Carolina Code

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary12/5/2024

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