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H3031Introduced in the House

Stand Your Ground, religious services

IntroducedHouse Judiciary

Introduced by William Chumley, District 35

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 16-11-420, Relating To Intent And Findings Of The General Assembly Relating To The Article Commonly Referred To As Stand Your Ground, So As To Include Places Of Worship; By Amending Section 16-11-430, Relating To Definitions For Purposes Of Stand Your Ground Provisions, So As To Define The Term "place Of Worship"; And By Amending Section 16-11-440, Relating To The Presumption Of Reasonable Fear Of Imminent Peril When Using Deadly Force Against Another Unlawfully Entering A Residence, Occupied Vehicle, Or Place Of Business, So As To Include Places Of Worship In The Purview Of The Statute.

Where it stands

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Edgerton

February 12, 2025

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Prefiled

  2. Referred to Committee on Judiciary

  3. Introduced and read first time

  4. Referred to Committee on Judiciary

  5. Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Edgerton

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