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SC H3389

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Todd Rutherford

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Grants individuals the right to appeal a court determination that they are not entitled to immunity under the Protection of Persons and Property Act (South Carolina's self-defense/stand your ground law)

  • Allows appeal of immunity denial even after the defendant enters a guilty plea to the same underlying offense

  • Overrides standard judicial waiver rules that would normally prevent appeals following a guilty plea

  • Preserves pending actions, rights, and prosecutions existing before the act's effective date

  • Takes effect upon Governor's approval

Legislative Description

Immunity from criminal prosecution

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

1/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary12/5/2024

Full Bill Text

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