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SC S0808
Bill
Status
3/25/2026
Primary Sponsor
Luke Rankin
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AI Summary
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Creates a misdemeanor offense for willfully harassing or threatening workers restoring critical services during a state of emergency, punishable by up to 30 days imprisonment or up to $500 fine, or both
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Establishes a misdemeanor for assaulting or endangering workers restoring critical services, or destroying, damaging, or tampering with electric utility systems during emergencies, with fines and imprisonment at the court's discretion
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Defines "critical services" as electric and gas services, water and sewer services, road and highway repair, telephone or cell service, and satellite or internet service
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Amends South Carolina Code Section 16-7-10, which governs illegal acts during a Governor-declared state of emergency
Legislative Description
Interference with workers providing critical services
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
3/26/2026