S0405Introduced in the Senate
Homicide by Child Abuse
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 16-3-85, Relating To Homicide By Child Abuse, So As To Increase The Age Of A Child Under This Section From Under The Age Of Eleven To Under The Age Of Eighteen. - Ratified Title
Where it stands
Act No. 101
March 12, 2026
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 · February 5, 2026
110
Yes
0
No
14
Absent or Not Voting
124 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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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 | Absent |
| Lee Gilreath | 7 | Absent |
| Don Chapman | 8 | Not Voting |
| Blake Sanders | 9 | Yes |
| Thomas Beach | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Committee report: Favorable Judiciary
Read second time
Roll call Ayes-45 Nays-0
Read third time and sent to House
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Judiciary
Amended
Read second time
Roll call Yeas-110 Nays-0
Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
Read third time and returned to Senate with amendments
Non-concurrence in House amendment
House recedes from amendment
Ordered enrolled for ratification
Ratified R 106
Signed By Governor
Effective date 03/09/26
Act No. 101
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