H4816Introduced in the House
Homicide
Introduced by Wendell Jones, District 25
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting "egypt's Law" By Amending Section 16-3-5, Relating To The Prohibition Against Prosecuting Persons For Homicide Who Cause Injuries Which Result In Death At Least Three Years Later, So As To Remove This Limitation And Allow Prosecution Regardless Of The Amount Of Time Between Injury And Death.
Where it stands
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Willis
February 10, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Prefiled
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: White
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Willis
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