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SC H4802
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Travis Moore
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AI Summary
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Amends the definition of "likely to engage in acts of sexual violence" under South Carolina's Sexually Violent Predator Act (Section 44-48-30)
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Changes the standard from requiring proof that a person is "predisposed to engage in" and "more probably than not will engage in" acts of sexual violence to a lower threshold based on "propensity to commit" such acts
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Removes the "more probable than not" language, requiring only that the person's propensity poses a menace to health and safety of others
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Takes effect upon approval by the Governor
Legislative Description
Sexually Violent Predator Act
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary12/16/2025
Full Bill Text
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