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SC S0233

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Matthew Leber

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Origin

Senate

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the definition of "likely to engage in acts of sexual violence" under the Sexually Violent Predator Act (Section 44-48-30)

  • 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

  • Replaces the standard with a "propensity to commit" acts of sexual violence that poses a menace to public health and safety

  • Removes the explicit "more probable than not" probability requirement from the definition

  • Takes effect upon approval by the Governor

Legislative Description

Sexually Violent Predator Act

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

4/2/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/2/2025
Judiciary1/29/2025
Medical Affairs1/16/2025

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