H4151Introduced in the House
Juveniles
Introduced by Weston Newton, District 120
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 63-19-20, Relating To Terms Defined In The "juvenile Justice Code," So As To Change The Definition Of "child" Or "juvenile," To Provide Exceptions For Minors Who Commit Certain Violent Crimes, And For Other Purposes.
Where it stands
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
March 10, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House: Passage Of Bill · March 4, 2026
85
Yes
24
No
15
Absent or Not Voting
124 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| William Whitmire | 1 | Yes |
| Adam Duncan | 2 | Yes |
| Phillip Bowers | 3 | Yes |
| Davey Hiott | 4 | Yes |
| Neal Collins | 5 | Yes |
| April Cromer | 6 | Yes |
| Lee Gilreath | 7 | Yes |
| Don Chapman | 8 | Yes |
| Blake Sanders | 9 | Yes |
| Thomas Beach | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Judiciary
Scrivener's error corrected
Requests for debate-Rep
Debate interrupted
Amended
Read second time
Roll call Yeas-85 Nays-24
Scrivener's error corrected
Read third time and sent to Senate
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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