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SC S0601
Bill
Status
4/23/2025
Primary Sponsor
Allen Blackmon
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AI Summary
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Enclosing land with a fence now constitutes valid posted notice against trespassing, in addition to existing methods (four conspicuous notices or purple paint markings)
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Makes it unlawful to knowingly enter a dwelling house, place of business, structure, or premises without authorization, invitation, or legal cause
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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
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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
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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