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SC H3053

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Pope

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds the offense of discharging or causing to be discharged firearms at or into a dwelling house, building, structure, or enclosure regularly occupied by persons (Section 16-23-440(A)) to South Carolina's list of violent crimes under Section 16-1-60

  • Classification as a violent crime affects sentencing, parole eligibility, and other legal consequences for offenders convicted of shooting into occupied structures

  • Does not affect pending actions, rights, or prosecutions existing before the act's effective date

  • Takes effect upon approval by the Governor

Legislative Description

Violent Crimes, discharging firearms into dwellings

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

1/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary12/5/2024

Full Bill Text

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