S0808Introduced in the Senate
Interference with workers providing critical services
Introduced by Luke Rankin, District 33
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 16-7-10, Relating To Illegal Acts During State Of Emergency, So As To Include That Harassing Or Threatening A Worker Restoring Critical Services Is A Misdemeanor, And That Assaulting Or Endangering A Worker Restoring Or Destroying Or Tampering With An Electric Utility System Is A Felony, And To Define Critical Services.
Where it stands
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
March 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate: 3rd Reading · March 25, 2026
37
Yes
6
No
3
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 | No |
| Michael Gambrell | 4 | Yes |
| Thomas Corbin | 5 | No |
| Jason Elliott | 6 | Yes |
| Karl Allen | 7 | Yes |
| Ross Turner | 8 | Yes |
| Danny Verdin | 9 | Yes |
| Billy Garrett | 10 | Absent |
Bill history
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Judiciary
Committee Amendment Adopted
Read second time
Roll call Ayes-27 Nays-10
Amended
Read third time and sent to House
Roll call Ayes-37 Nays-6
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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