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H5074Introduced in the House

Assault and Battery, corrections officials

IntroducedHouse Judiciary

Introduced by Gary Brewer, District 114

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 16-3-600, Relating To Assault And Battery Offenses, So As To Add That Assault And Battery Of A High And Aggravated Nature Occurs When A Person Injures A Corrections Officer In The Discharge Of Or Because Of Their Official Duties.

Where it stands

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Gilliam

February 3, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Introduced and read first time

  2. Referred to Committee on Judiciary

  3. Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Gilliam

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