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SC H3388

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Todd Rutherford

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Removes drug trafficking offenses (including cocaine base and methamphetamine trafficking under Sections 44-53-370(e), 44-53-375(C), and 44-53-375) from the legal definition of "violent crime" in South Carolina

  • Excludes all controlled substance offenses under Chapter 53, Title 44 from the definition of "no parole offense," regardless of the felony classification or maximum sentence

  • Applies retroactively to convictions rendered before the effective date, allowing for reconsideration of previously imposed sentences

  • Takes effect upon approval by the Governor

Legislative Description

Drug offense classifications

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

1/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary12/5/2024

Full Bill Text

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