H4043Introduced in the House
Child Rapist Death Penalty Act
Introduced by Jordan Pace, District 117
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "child Rapist Death Penalty Act" By Amending Section 16-3-655, Relating To Criminal Sexual Conduct With A Minor, So As To Provide That The Death Penalty Shall Be Enforced Under This Section Notwithstanding Previous Decisions Of The Supreme Court Of The United States.
Where it stands
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Magnuson, Harris, Edgerton, Chumley, Rankin
January 29, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Cromer, Gilreath, Oremus
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Magnuson, Harris, Edgerton, Chumley, Rankin
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