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SC H3913

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Wooten

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates the "SLED Executive Protection Unit" to provide security and transportation services for the Governor, first lady, Governor's minor children, and Lieutenant Governor

  • Authorizes SLED to extend protective services to visiting governors, legislative leaders from other states, federal officials, and U.S. Executive Branch appointees upon request and approval by the SLED Chief

  • Establishes criminal offenses for knowingly entering restricted buildings or grounds without authority, engaging in disruptive conduct, refusing to comply with law enforcement orders during protective movements, or obstructing ingress/egress

  • Violations involving a deadly weapon or causing great bodily injury constitute a felony punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment; other violations are misdemeanors punishable by up to 3 years imprisonment

  • Authorizes SLED to coordinate with and request assistance from other state law enforcement agencies to carry out protective duties

Legislative Description

SLED Executive Protective Unit

Last Action

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Gagnon, Chapman

2/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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