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SC H4816
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Wendell Jones
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AI Summary
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Enacts "Egypt's Law" to remove the three-year time limitation on prosecuting homicide cases where injuries result in death
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Allows prosecution for homicide offenses regardless of how much time passes between when the bodily injury was inflicted and when the victim dies
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Covers deaths resulting from acts of violence, recklessness, or criminal negligence
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Preserves defendants' rights to argue defenses related to causation and intervening factors at trial
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Applies only to offenses committed on or after the act's effective date (upon Governor's approval)
Legislative Description
Homicide
Last Action
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Willis
2/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary12/16/2025
Full Bill Text
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