S0270Introduced in the Senate
Attempted Murder
Introduced by Thomas Alexander, District 1
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 16-3-29, Relating To Attempted Murder, So As To Define Attempted Murder As Committing An Unlawful Act Of A Violent Nature That Causes Injury To Another With Malice.
Where it stands
Scrivener's error corrected
May 6, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate: 3rd Reading · April 29, 2026
42
Yes
0
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
46 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Alexander | 1 | Yes |
| Rex Rice | 2 | Yes |
| Richard Cash | 3 | Yes |
| Michael Gambrell | 4 | Yes |
| Thomas Corbin | 5 | Yes |
| Jason Elliott | 6 | Yes |
| Karl Allen | 7 | Yes |
| Ross Turner | 8 | Yes |
| Danny Verdin | 9 | Yes |
| Billy Garrett | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Judiciary
Committee Amendment Adopted
Amended
Read second time
Roll call Ayes-44 Nays-0
Amended
Read third time and sent to House
Roll call Ayes-42 Nays-0
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Scrivener's error corrected
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