S0367Introduced in the Senate
Abandoned Vessels, Derelict Vessels, and Sunken Vessels
Introduced by George Campsen, District 43
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Article 2 To Chapter 21, Title 50 Entitled "abandoned Vessels, Derelict Vessels, And Sunken Vessels" So As To Provide That Abandoned Vessels, Derelict Vessels, And Sunken Vessels Are Public Nuisances; To Define Terms; To Establish The Penalties For A Person That Causes Or Allows A Vessel To Become An Abandoned Vessel Or A Derelict Vessel And The Penalties For Intentionally Or Recklessly Causing A Vessel To Sink; To Extend The Corporate Limits Of Certain Municipalities For The Purpose Of Enforcing The Article; To Establish The Procedure For Declaring Certain Vessels Abandoned Or Derelict; To Require The Removal Of A Derelict Vessel Within Fourteen Days And To Provide For Its Removal; And To Require The Development And Maintenance Of A Website And Application For The Reporting Of Certain Vessels; By Repealing Section 50-21-190 Relating To Abandoned Watercraft; By Repealing Section 50-23-205 Relating To The Seizure Of Certain Watercraft; And By Repealing Section 50-21-10(1) Relating To The Definition Of Abandon. - Ratified Title
Where it stands
Act No. 22
May 16, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: House: Passage Of Bill · May 1, 2025
105
Yes
0
No
18
Absent or Not Voting
123 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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 | Absent |
| Don Chapman | 8 | Yes |
| Blake Sanders | 9 | Yes |
| Thomas Beach | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Fish, Game and Forestry
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Fish, Game and Forestry
Committee Amendment Adopted
Read second time
Roll call Ayes-40 Nays-0
Read third time and sent to House
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
Committee report: Favorable Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
Read second time
Roll call Yeas-105 Nays-0
Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
Read third time and enrolled
Ratified R 38
Signed By Governor
Effective date 05/08/25
Act No. 22
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