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SC S0739

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Carlisle Kennedy

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Origin

Senate

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Defines "funding entity" as any individual, corporation, partnership, or nonprofit that funds or provides material support with intent to instigate, aid, or participate in a riot

  • Expands riot penalties to include funding or providing materials, with felony charges (up to 5 years imprisonment and $1,000 fine) for riots that resist law enforcement, involve weapons, or involve disguised participants

  • Makes funding entities solely liable for property damages when they provided materials to or for a mob or riot

  • Authorizes the Attorney General and solicitors to pursue asset forfeiture proceedings under Section 17-25-322 against funding entities that violate riot laws

  • Permits law enforcement officers called to duty by the Governor for riots to use dye or paint to mark and identify individuals who may be charged with riot-related offenses

Legislative Description

Incitement to Riot

Last Action

Scrivener's error corrected

1/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary12/10/2025

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