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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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