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SC S0808

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Luke Rankin

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Origin

Senate

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/26/2026
Judiciary1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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