SC H 5005
in committeeAssault and Battery of a High and Aggravated nature, certain victims
South Carolina · 2026 Regular Session · lower
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Did SC H 5005 pass?
Not yet. SC H 5005 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-22): Referred to Committee on Judiciary
What is SC H 5005 about?
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 16-3-600, RELATING TO ASSAULT AND BATTERY OFFENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ASSAULT AND BATTERY OF A HIGH AND AGGRAVATED NATURE OCCURS WHEN A PERSON THREATENS, INTIMIDATES, HARASSES, STALKS, OR OTHERWISE INJURES A FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OR CORRECTIONS OFFICER; A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL, HEALTHCARE WORKER, OR AN EMERGENCY RESPONSE EMPLOYEE; OR AN EDUCATIONAL PROFESSIONAL DURING OR BECAUSE OF THE PERSON'S OFFICIAL DUTIES.
Who sponsors SC H 5005?
White is the primary sponsor of SC H 5005.
Description
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 16-3-600, RELATING TO ASSAULT AND BATTERY OFFENSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ASSAULT AND BATTERY OF A HIGH AND AGGRAVATED NATURE OCCURS WHEN A PERSON THREATENS, INTIMIDATES, HARASSES, STALKS, OR OTHERWISE INJURES A FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OR CORRECTIONS OFFICER; A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL, HEALTHCARE WORKER, OR AN EMERGENCY RESPONSE EMPLOYEE; OR AN EDUCATIONAL PROFESSIONAL DURING OR BECAUSE OF THE PERSON'S OFFICIAL DUTIES.
- Introduced
- 2026-01-22
- Latest action
- 2026-01-22 — Referred to Committee on Judiciary
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Whiteprimary
Committees
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Action timeline
Newest first
2026-01-22
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
referral-committee
2026-01-22
Introduced and read first time
introduction,reading-1
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