S0631Introduced in the Senate
Limitation on places of residence of certain sex offenders; exceptions
Introduced by Overture Walker, District 22
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 23-3-535, Relating To Limitations On Places Of Residence Of Certain Sex Offenders, So As To Provide That It Is Unlawful For A Sex Offender To Reside Within One Thousand Feet Of A Bus Stop; And To Provide That Owners Or Renters Of Impacted Property Not Be Required To Relocate If They Owned Or Rented The Property Before The Effective Date Of This Act.
Where it stands
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
April 30, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate: 2nd Reading · April 28, 2026
42
Yes
2
No
2
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-42 Nays-2
Read third time and sent to House
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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