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SC S0601

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Allen Blackmon

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Origin

Senate

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Enclosing land with a fence now constitutes valid posted notice against trespassing, in addition to existing methods (four conspicuous notices or purple paint markings)

  • Makes it unlawful to knowingly enter a dwelling house, place of business, structure, or premises without authorization, invitation, or legal cause

  • Increases penalties for trespass violations: first offense up to $200 fine or 30 days imprisonment; second offense up to $500 or 90 days; third and subsequent offenses up to $1,000 and up to one year imprisonment

  • Removes the 6 PM to 6 AM time restriction for unlawful entry into private property enclosed by walls or fences with closed gates, making such entry illegal at any time

  • Eliminates the requirement that enclosed premises must have clearly visible "no trespassing" signs posted for the trespass law to apply

Legislative Description

trespass

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

4/23/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/23/2025

Full Bill Text

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