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SC H5401
Bill
Status
Engrossed
4/17/2026
Primary Sponsor
Robby Robbins
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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
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