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SC H4535

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Heather Crawford

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "children's recreational facility" to include community playgrounds and facilities owned by homeowner's associations, in addition to those operated by cities, counties, and special purpose districts

  • Prohibits sex offenders convicted of specified offenses against minors from residing within 1,000 feet of schools, daycare centers, children's recreational facilities, parks, or public playgrounds

  • Extends residency restrictions to sex offenders convicted of similar offenses in other U.S. states, foreign countries, or federal courts

  • Requires SLED to notify all registered sex offenders in South Carolina of these provisions within one year of the act's effective date

  • Takes effect 90 days after the Governor's approval

Legislative Description

Sex Offender Registry

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

5/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary5/8/2025

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