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SC H4585

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Craig Gagnon

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands the list of officials subject to indictment for neglect of duty to include mayors, county council members, town council members, and city council members (previously only clerks of court, sheriffs, judges of probate, and registers of deeds)

  • Adds "negligent or irresponsible financial decisions" as a specific type of neglect of duty that can trigger indictment proceedings

  • Requires the Governor to suspend any delinquent officer within 14 days after indictment

  • Allows circuit solicitors to report officials who willfully fail or neglect to discharge their legally required duties, prompting the court to order a bill of indictment

Legislative Description

Neglect of Duty

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary12/16/2025

Full Bill Text

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