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SC H4683

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Luke Rankin

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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 homeowners associations, not just government-operated facilities

  • Prohibits sex offenders convicted of specified offenses against minors from owning, operating, or being employed in businesses or organizations that provide services to minors or allow unsupervised access to children under 18

  • Applies residency and employment 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 the new provisions within one year of the act's effective date

  • Maintains existing penalties for residency violations: up to 30 days/$500 for first offense, up to 3 years/$1,000 for second offense, and up to 5 years/$5,000 (felony) for third or subsequent offenses

Legislative Description

Sex Offender Child Protection Act

Last Action

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Lastinger

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary12/16/2025

Full Bill Text

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