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SC H3748

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/15/2025

Primary Sponsor

Todd Rutherford

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 16-23-410 to remove the word "present" from the prohibition, making it unlawful only to "point" a firearm at another person rather than to "present or point" a firearm

  • Maintains the existing penalty: a felony conviction punishable by a fine at the court's discretion or imprisonment up to five years

  • Preserves existing exceptions for self-defense and theatrical performances

  • Does not affect pending legal actions, prosecutions, or rights established under the previous version of the law

  • Takes effect upon Governor's approval

Legislative Description

Pointing a firearm

Last Action

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Robbins

2/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/15/2025

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