SC S0924

Requires registered sex offenders to use their legal name as it appears on the sex offender registry when accessing social networking websites, dating applications, or communicating online for purposes of promoting sexual relations, as a condition of probation or parole

Maintains existing restrictions prohibiting offenders whose victims were under 18 from using the internet to access social media, communicate with minors, or promote sexual relations with minors

First offense for violating the new name requirement is a misdemeanor punishable by up to $1,000 fine and/or up to one year imprisonment

Second and subsequent offenses for violating the name requirement carry penalties of up to $2,500 fine and/or up to three years imprisonment

Amends Section 23-3-555 of the South Carolina Code to add these new internet use conditions for all registered sex offenders