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SC H4720

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Seth Rose

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows individuals to participate in South Carolina's Pretrial Intervention Program more than once if 20 years have passed since successful completion of a previous program.

  • Removes the current restriction that limits pretrial intervention eligibility to only one-time participation per person.

  • Maintains existing exclusions from eligibility including charges for blackmail, DUI, crimes of violence, and certain repeat offenses under Chapter 25 of Title 16.

  • Amends Sections 17-22-50 and 17-22-60 of the South Carolina Code relating to pretrial intervention program eligibility requirements.

  • Takes effect upon approval by the Governor; introduced by Representatives Rose, McCravy, C. Mitchell, and Yow in the 126th Session (2025-2026).

Legislative Description

Pretrial Intervention Program eligibility

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

2/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/4/2026
Judiciary12/16/2025

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