H5181Introduced in the House
Homicide
Introduced by Wendell Jones, District 25
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 16-3-5, Relating To The Prohibition Against Prosecuting Persons For Homicide Who Cause Injuries Which Result In Death Three Or More Years Later, So As To Extend The Intervening Time Period Between Injury And Death To Ten Or More Years.
Where it stands
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
February 12, 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
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