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SC H3389
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Todd Rutherford
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AI Summary
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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)
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Allows appeal of immunity denial even after the defendant enters a guilty plea to the same underlying offense
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Overrides standard judicial waiver rules that would normally prevent appeals following a guilty plea
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Preserves pending actions, rights, and prosecutions existing before the act's effective date
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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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