Amends coroner qualifications in South Carolina to require residency in the county at the time of filing.

The bill amends the qualifications for coroners in South Carolina. It requires candidates to be residents of the county at the time of filing, citizens of the United States, registered voters, at least 21 years old, and have a high school diploma. It also prohibits those convicted of a felony or an offense involving moral turpitude from qualifying. The changes take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Amends coroner qualifications in South Carolina to require residency in the county at the time of filing.

The bill amends the qualifications for coroners in South Carolina. It requires candidates to be residents of the county at the time of filing, citizens of the United States, registered voters, at least 21 years old, and have a high school diploma. It also prohibits those convicted of a felony or an offense involving moral turpitude from qualifying. The changes take effect upon approval by the Governor.