· SC legislature · 2025-2026

Assault and Battery, enhanced penalties regarding certain victims

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 16-3-605 SO AS TO CREATE AN ENHANCED PENALTY FOR ASSAULT AND BATTERY CONVICTIONS AGAINST AN EDUCATIONAL PROFESSIONAL OR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER DURING THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR OFFICIAL DUTIES.

Sponsor

David Vaughan (R-SC)

Introduced

2024-12-05

Policy area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Latest action

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Vaughan, Pedalino