Expands the list of individuals allowed to carry concealable weapons in South Carolina to include public defenders, assistant public defenders, and.

The bill amends Section 23-31-240 of the South Carolina Code to allow active public defenders, assistant public defenders, and public defender investigators to carry concealable weapons anywhere in the state, provided they have a valid permit. However, these individuals are prohibited from carrying concealable weapons into local or state correctional facilities. The changes take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Expands the list of individuals allowed to carry concealable weapons in South Carolina to include public defenders, assistant public defenders, and.

The bill amends Section 23-31-240 of the South Carolina Code to allow active public defenders, assistant public defenders, and public defender investigators to carry concealable weapons anywhere in the state, provided they have a valid permit. However, these individuals are prohibited from carrying concealable weapons into local or state correctional facilities. The changes take effect upon approval by the Governor.