South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
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S. 233
STATUS INFORMATION
General Bill
Sponsors: Senators Leber, Kennedy and Zell
Document Path: LC-0136VR25.docx
Introduced in the Senate on January 16, 2025
Currently residing in the House
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
| Date | Body | Action Description with journal page number |
|---|---|---|
| 1/16/2025 | Senate | Introduced and read first time (Senate Journal-page 5) |
| 1/16/2025 | Senate | Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs (Senate Journal-page 5) |
| 1/29/2025 | Senate | Recalled from Committee on Medical Affairs (Senate Journal-page 4) |
| 1/29/2025 | Senate | Committed to Committee on Judiciary (Senate Journal-page 4) |
| 2/21/2025 | Senate | Referred to Subcommittee: Adams (ch), Kimbrell, Devine, Blackmon, Kennedy, Leber, Walker |
| 3/12/2025 | Senate | Committee report: Favorable Judiciary (Senate Journal-page 7) |
| 3/25/2025 | Senate | Read second time (Senate Journal-page 15) |
| 3/25/2025 | Senate | Roll call Ayes-39 Nays-0 (Senate Journal-page 15) |
| 3/27/2025 | Senate | Read third time and sent to House (Senate Journal-page 11) |
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VERSIONS OF THIS BILL
01/15/2025
01/16/2025
03/12/2025
Indicates New Matter
Committee Report
March 12, 2025
S. 233
Introduced by Senators Leber and Kennedy
S. Printed 3/12/25--S.
Read the first time January 16, 2025
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The committee on Senate Judiciary
To whom was referred a Bill (S. 233) to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by amending Section 44-48-30, relating to definitions of terms used in the "Sexually Violent Predator Act," so as to redefine, etc., respectfully
Report:
That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass:
LUKE RANKIN for Committee.
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A bill
TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 44-48-30, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS OF TERMS USED IN THE "SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATOR ACT," SO AS TO REDEFINE "LIKELY TO ENGAGE IN ACTS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE."
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Section 44-48-30(9) of the S.C. Code is amended to read:
(9) "Likely to engage in acts of sexual violence" means that a person is predisposedperson's propensity to engage incommit acts of sexual violence and more probably than not will engage in acts of sexual violence to such a degreeis of such a degree as to pose a menace to the health and safety of others.
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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