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SC H5401

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/17/2026

Primary Sponsor

Robby Robbins

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Operating an electronic monitoring company without SLED certification becomes a misdemeanor punishable by up to $3,000 fine and/or 3 years imprisonment
  • Falsifying SLED certification, submitting false documentation for certification, or misrepresenting certification status to courts or bondsmen constitutes a false statement offense with penalties under Section 38-55-540
  • Defendants using uncertified electronic monitoring companies have 72 hours after notice to switch to a SLED-certified company or face bond violation sanctions including possible revocation
  • Professional bondsmen and bonding companies are prohibited from knowingly contracting with or referring defendants to uncertified electronic monitoring companies, with violations reportable to the Department of Insurance
  • Defendants cannot be penalized solely due to a monitoring or bonding company's failure to maintain certification requirements

Legislative Description

Electronic monitoring

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

4/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/21/2026
Judiciary3/24/2026

Full Bill Text

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