A bill

TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS by adding section 23-1-260 so as to provide illegal immigrants entering this state must obtain a criminal background check at their expense when requested by law enforcement agencies and provide penalties for violations of this section.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION 1.    Chapter 1, Title 23 of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:

   Section 23-1-260. (A) An illegal immigrant entering this State must obtain a criminal background check at his expense when requested by a law enforcement agency or another governmental agency.

   (B) A person who violates this section must be denied state governmental services and must be reported to federal immigration authorities.

SECTION 2.   This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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