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SC S0504
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/26/2025
Primary Sponsor
Allen Blackmon
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AI Summary
- Expands the prohibition on distributing, selling, purchasing, manufacturing, or possessing controlled substances with intent to distribute within a one-half mile radius to include childcare facilities and day programs for individuals with disabilities
- Currently covered locations include public and private elementary, middle, and secondary schools; public playgrounds and parks; vocational/trade schools; technical education centers; and colleges/universities
- Requires the offender to have knowledge they are within the one-half mile radius of a protected location and to actually commit the offense within that zone
- Defines childcare facilities per Section 63-13-20 and day programs per Section 44-20-30 of the South Carolina Code
- Takes effect upon Governor's approval
Legislative Description
Distribution of controlled substance within proximity
Last Action
Committee report: Favorable Judiciary
3/11/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/26/2025
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