S0588Introduced in the Senate
Criminal Coercive Control
Introduced by Stephen Goldfinch, District 34
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 16-25-140 So As To Create The Offense Of Coercive Control Over Another Person, To Provide Examples Of The Types Of Behavior And Evidence That May Be Used To Support The Offense, To Provide A Penalty, And To Define Terms Related To Coercive Control.
Where it stands
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
April 22, 2025
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Bill history
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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